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<p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle>Ladies and Gentlemen,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle>I just read a posting about a fallen PGR member
from Louisiana. He was killed while on his way home from a KIA mission.
He was never a member of the military.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle>I have taken advantage of this forum to try and
reinforce to you, the PGR riders, that you make a difference to the families
and to the service members themselves. I have lamented that I cannot do
more to show you just how much you mean, as it has been expressed to me
personally by family members and by members of the military. My limited
ability to adequately use the English language prevents me from communicating
the love and admiration these folks have for you and how much your very presence
means to them. I find myself frustrated by this shortcoming on my part
and continually wish I could do better.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle>Perhaps my prayers have been answered.
Please read the posting below. I think you’ll see what I
mean. A unit from Fort Polk has stepped up and walked the walk.
They are making a statement so loud that it should be ringing clearly in the
ears of all of you. Please listen, North Texas Patriot Guard Riders…they
are talking to you, too.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle>Stand tall, my friends. What you do is
important and it is noticed and appreciated.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle>THANK YOU!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormalCxSpMiddle>Steve<o:p></o:p></p>
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Posts: 2501<br>
TN State Captain Antioch, TN<br>
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</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";
color:windowtext'>Mike Bares a PGR member from the State of Louisiana was
killed in a traffic accident on Monday, January 26, 2009 as he was
riding home from a KIA honor mission in South Louisiana. <br>
<br>
I received the following in an email from the mission Ride
Captain. <br>
<br>
James Davis<br>
Dixie Region Captain<br>
AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, TN<br>
Proud Patriot Guard Rider<br>
It Ain't Easy Bein' Me!<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
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UPDATE - Mike Bares, 52, PGR Rider, Independence, LA, 31 Jan 09
- I just wanted everyone to know ... one of the units at Fort Polk,
LA, decided that Mike, despite being non-prior-military, deserved something
more because of his service with the PGR. They applied for, and were
granted, permission to render military courtesies at his service. At
their direction, Mike's coffin will be draped with a US flag, and a detail
of soldiers will perform the flag folding ceremony at the conclusion of the
services. A bugler will also be provided. I know that Mike would
be extremely humble and proud to receive this honor. <br>
If any of you ever wondered if your services go unnoticed or unappreciated
by our men and women in uniform - put that question to rest.<br>
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br>
<br>
I am in awe that the military is doing this for a PGR member that never
served. It is unprecedented as far as I know. It just proves that what we
do on a daily basis as the PGR does make a difference. <br>
<br>
Thank you all for your dedication and service to the PGR and its mission.<br>
<br>
James Davis<br>
Dixie Region Captain<br>
AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, TN<br>
Proud Patriot Guard Rider<br>
It Ain't Easy Bein' Me!<br>
<br>
***********************************************************************<br>
<br>
<br>
I read this from our Regional Captain, and had tears flowing.....If
you ever think that what we do does not matter, it does, it matters to
the Men and Women we Honor in the Military at every mission, whether it is
a Welcome Home, a Send-Off, a Veteran's Honor Mission, or a
KIA's Honor Mission........Our Military Hero's appreciate us as much as we
love and appreciate them....<br>
<br>
This organization has taken on a meaning across the country and
brought Patriotism back to this country. <br>
<br>
I am in awe of our military, and the extra mile they went to Honor one of
our own, who was not a veteran, but who in his own way, as a PGR member,
did what we do, and what we know is right, stood for our Fallen Hero's
every chance he got.......<br>
<br>
I asked Sneaky for permission to re-post this here, I wanted to share this
with the other RC's and SC's, just so you all know we do make
a difference to our military men and women and their
families.........<br>
<br>
Dreamcatcher<br>
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