11/7/2011 8:25:00 PM
Robin Thurston
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The Colorado Patriot Guard Riders honored our brother Dave "Rat B*" Fitzgerald in this year's Colorado Springs Veterans Day Parade...
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Robin "Flash" Thurston
MSgt, USAF (1975-1996)
Colorado Springs Ride Captain
PGR Member #12345 (06 Mar 2006)
Honoring the fallen, those who have served, and the memory of these American Heroes:
My Father, T5 Robert G. Thurston - WWII (European Theater)
My Father-In-Law, Maj Albert A. Mestan - WWII (Pacific Theater) & Korean War
My Great-Great Grandfather, Sgt John Corrigan, Signal Corps, U.S. Volunteers (KIA, Gettysburg)
Lt John P. Napolitano - FDNY Rescue 2 (North Tower, World Trade Center)
CMSgt Robert A. Brown - Bataan Death March Survivor
Dave "Rat B" Fitzgerald, Colorado Springs Ride Captain
"It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us — that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion — that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain" - Abraham Lincoln
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11/8/2011 7:49:48 AM
"Lil" Mikey JENKINS
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That was Cool, Thanks from all of us Robin, "Ya done good, 'bro!" Mikey, and honor him, we did!
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"Lil Mikey," Ride Captain- Southern Colorado
In honor of my Dad, the late Ltc. Bill "Wildman" Jenkins USAF SAC Ret,Pilot C130/141....
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11/8/2011 11:23:01 AM
Lucky
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Excellent! Dave is sorely missed and Robin, honoring him was a great thought.
As they say down under; "Good On Ya Mate".
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Southern Colorado PGR - Ride Captain
(719) 337-4473 cell (any questions, feel free to call)
Lucky@coloradopgr.org
Located in scenic downtown Falcon
Riding in memory of John "Lil'John" Bussard (SBU-QM), David "Rat B******d" Fitzgerald (Colorado PGR-RC), Harvey "Harv" Williams (CMR- Col (ret)) and Gordon "The Love God" Haats (Prez. VNV-MC, TX)
RIP guys, you've earned it several times over and know that you will be sorely missed
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11/15/2011 9:10:10 AM
Ted Malone
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We, of course, honored All Veterans with our entry in the parade, but it was really nice to see the placards that Robin put on the side of his Jeep. Dave was always a big part of the parade, so it was fitting that he made a final appearance with us.
We also had "George Washington" pose with us all (He later attended a Send Off mission with us as well and the troops just loved it)
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Ted "Gopher" Malone
Assistant State Captain - Southern Colorado
http://www.coloradopgr.org
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11/15/2011 11:27:35 AM
Paul Sturgill
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Just a few pics of us and the Marching Band that was staging beside us.
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Rest in Peace, Patriot. The Guard has your back.
The Patriot Guard, an organization that is truly "the last line of defense", for the Men and Women who have made that Ultimate Sacrifice.
US Army (Ret) 1984-2005
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11/18/2011 6:33:08 AM
"Lil" Mikey JENKINS
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Nice pics Paul! The parade was excellent. George Washington there was awesome. He sure was a head turner, and he joined the PGR! Whoa, sweet! We will see more of him! Great! "Lil Mikey"
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"Lil Mikey," Ride Captain- Southern Colorado
In honor of my Dad, the late Ltc. Bill "Wildman" Jenkins USAF SAC Ret,Pilot C130/141....
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11/18/2011 9:06:19 AM
Paul Sturgill
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Ah cool, he actually joined the PGR?
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Rest in Peace, Patriot. The Guard has your back.
The Patriot Guard, an organization that is truly "the last line of defense", for the Men and Women who have made that Ultimate Sacrifice.
US Army (Ret) 1984-2005
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11/18/2011 9:13:27 AM
Ted Malone
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He did indeed.
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Ted "Gopher" Malone
Assistant State Captain - Southern Colorado
http://www.coloradopgr.org
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11/18/2011 11:05:36 AM
Paul Sturgill
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Thats awesome!
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Rest in Peace, Patriot. The Guard has your back.
The Patriot Guard, an organization that is truly "the last line of defense", for the Men and Women who have made that Ultimate Sacrifice.
US Army (Ret) 1984-2005
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