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  • in reply to: Austin – Robert S. King 86, U.S. Air Force Vietnam Vet #4531
    keithlongacre
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    Great turn out today. 19 patriots gave up their Sat to help the King family on this special day. In talking to Lt. Col. King's daughter, the whole family really, really appreciated our being there to honor & show respect to Col. King. As an added touch, there was a double fly over by the Commemorative Air Force with the 2nd flight a missing man formation. As many times as I have seen this, it still was very moving.
    We also had 2 new riders. Super.
    Thanks everyone for being such a great bunch of folks. U MADE A DIFFERENCE !!!

    in reply to: Austin – Robert S. King 86, U.S. Air Force Vietnam Vet #4528
    keithlongacre
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    I have learned that there is to be a KC 130 fly over at 1:00

    in reply to: Austin – Robert S. King 86, U.S. Air Force Vietnam Vet #4526
    keithlongacre
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    Fellow Patriots. When U arrive at the church on E. HWY 29, PARK ACCROSS FROM THE CHURCH ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE SIDE STREET (E. RUTTERSVILLE ) My Nissan P/U will be the first in line.

    in reply to: Austin – Roger M. Williams 77, USMC Vietnam Veteran #4507
    keithlongacre
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    A hugh thanks to the 13 PGR that showed up for Capt. Williams. The family really thought their Marine would have liked it but would have told us to "get out of the sun". The internment was not till 12 so most of the riders left. 2 of us went to the Berry Creek cemetery to show honors. I think more was coming but the place was almost impossible to find. A detail of Marines was there to render military honors & the 2 of us PGR stood with ( the USMC & US flags ) at the head of the grave site. It worked out super & as we left, family stopped to thank us again & tell how Roger "Tosh" would have liked it.
    Thanks again to all of you that gave of your time today to honor this brave Marine & his family. Semper Fi ooh rah

    keithlongacre
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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.

    in reply to: Austin – Alvin H. Fail III, 65, US Air Force Vietnam Veteran #4389
    keithlongacre
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    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.

    in reply to: Austin – Roger R. Bales 65, US Army Vietnam Veteran #4366
    keithlongacre
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    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.

    in reply to: Austin – Roger R. Bales 65, US Army Vietnam Veteran #4360
    keithlongacre
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    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.

    in reply to: PFC. John David Jagger,82, US ARMY #4269
    keithlongacre
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    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.

    in reply to: Austin – Welcome Home for Thomas Dukes #4234
    keithlongacre
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    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.

    in reply to: Austin – Welcome Home for Thomas Dukes #4227
    keithlongacre
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    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.

    in reply to: PFC. John David Jagger,82, US ARMY #4189
    keithlongacre
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    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,

    keithlongacre
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    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.

    in reply to: Austin – Ralph H. Bailey 79, US Army Korea Veteran #4174
    keithlongacre
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    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.

    in reply to: Austin – Bobby E. Jennings 78, US Army Veteran #4166
    keithlongacre
    Moderator

    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.

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