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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>TO: North
Texas Patriot Guard Riders</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>FROM: Steve Lucas, Deputy State
Captain</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Fellow riders, while a posting like this is unusual
for the mission list, the nature of this message has been determined to be
sufficiently significant, especially since it involves one of our own North
Texas PGR riders, that it is being posted here. We hope you will agree
with the decision.</FONT></DIV>
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face=Arial size=2>FROM: Bill Mayo,
PGR</FONT></SPAN></DIV><SPAN
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face=Arial><FONT size=2>Ladies and Gentlemen, Brothers and Sisters,
Patriots;<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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face=Arial><FONT size=2>This is my first attempt at something like this, so
after reading the message below if you have any comments, concerns or
suggestions in any way shape, fashion or form...please let me
know.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
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face=Arial><FONT size=2>The purpose of this message is to inform you that one of
our own, Tony Dukes, is struggling with increasing health issues which are
terminal. As you can imagine, the cost associated with his ongoing medical
expenses are staggering and his undying dedication to his many missions
supporting our Wounded Warriors is becoming more
difficult.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
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face=Arial><FONT size=2>As you also may know, our good friend, Super Patriot,
God loving and doing man, Mr. Tony Dukes, who spends every waking hour giving,
helping and doing for others, is terminally ill and his health steadily
declining. But his desire, drive, support, and continuing efforts to help his
fellow man never weakens. His assistance and support with our Brothers and
Sisters in arms, our Firefighting heroes and all who serve and protect - all of
our American heroes - is remarkable, to say the
least.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle><SPAN
style="COLOR: windowtext; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'"><FONT
face=Arial><FONT size=2>Tony's speeches can be heard from churches to the Sean
Hannity show, from Sons of the Republic of Texas to Veterans Groups to many
self-help groups. Tony's message is to bring public awareness for the need of
continued support for ALL who serve and protect the rest of us. His great
humanitarian heart, continued patriotism and Christian values are truly God
sent.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle><SPAN
style="COLOR: windowtext; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'"><FONT
face=Arial><FONT size=2>As you know one of Tony's greatest contributions is to
take wounded soldiers, firefighters, police officers, and all who serve and
protect, on hunts to help in their healing process. I have seen him take
some of "OUR" heroes who are missing limbs on hunts, and Tony has helped in
developing things such as a "mouth-tab" that allows a person missing an arm to
shoot a bow - drawn and fired - that not only functioned but brought an animal
down. What a remarkable sight that was.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
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style="COLOR: windowtext; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'"><FONT
face=Arial><FONT size=2>The point of this letter is that with Tony's diminishing
health and ongoing medical expenses, coupled with the fact that he pays
personally for all the things he does for others, there is just not enough money
to go around for him to complete his humanitarian
missions.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
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style="COLOR: windowtext; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'"><FONT
face=Arial><FONT size=2>With that said, my friends, I am conducting a fund
raiser for this friend, brother, patriot and friend of each one of us. The
plan is to take him to a quiet lunch on December 21st and present him with the
proceeds as a holiday gift from his friends.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
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style="COLOR: windowtext; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'"><FONT
face=Arial><FONT size=2>PLEASE; if there is anything you can contribute,
<EM>anything</EM>, please forward it in time to be received and presented on the
21<SUP>st</SUP>. Every cent will go straight to
Tony.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
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style="COLOR: windowtext; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'"><FONT
face=Arial><FONT size=2>Tony is selling his personal possessions in order to
continue to provide help for others. You all know him, and you know that
sounds just like something he would do if he needed to. He's doing just
that.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
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face=Arial><FONT size=2>Thank you for your time and for helping our
friend<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
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style="COLOR: windowtext; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'"><FONT
face=Arial><FONT size=2>Mum's the word!! We want this to be a
surprise!! <EM>[NOTE: Mr. Dukes' subscription to this list serve was
temporarily suspended in order to send this message without his
knowledge. BluHog]</EM></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
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face=Arial><FONT size=2>Merry Christmas, and God Bless to
all.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
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face=Arial><FONT size=2>PLEASE FORWARD PROCEEDS
TO:<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
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face=Arial><FONT size=2>Bill Mayo<BR></FONT></FONT></SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: windowtext; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'"><FONT
face=Arial><FONT size=2>229 Meadowhill Dr.<BR></FONT></FONT></SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: windowtext; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'"><FONT
face=Arial><FONT size=2>Ft. Worth, TX
76126<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
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face=Arial><FONT size=2>Home phone
817-249-6169<BR></FONT></FONT></SPAN><SPAN
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face=Arial><FONT size=2>Cell phone (best way to reach me)
817-734-9582</FONT></FONT></SPAN></P></BLOCKQUOTE>
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face=Arial><FONT size=2>RESPECTFULLY,<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
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face=Arial><FONT size=2>BILL MAYO<BR></FONT></FONT></SPAN><SPAN
style="COLOR: windowtext; FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'"><FONT
face=Arial><FONT size=2>PATRIOT GUARD RIDER<BR></FONT></FONT></SPAN><SPAN
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face=Arial><FONT size=2>82 AIRBORNE VET<BR></FONT></FONT></SPAN><SPAN
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face=Arial><FONT size=2>CALL SIGN:<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
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face=Arial><FONT
size=2>:::---V-A-R-M-I-N-T-----><o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
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