2/4/2012 8:33:24 PM
Rick Shoaf
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CONFIRMED MISSION FOR: James Lloyd Chaney, United States Navy, MM-2, USS Ajax (AR-6), WWII Veteran, Denver, Colorado
The family of MM-2 James Lloyd Chaney, United States Navy, USS Ajax (AR-6), WWII Veteran, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders of Colorado to stand in his Honor on, Saturday, 11 February, between 2PM - 3PM, at the Capitol Heights Presbyterian Church, 11th Avenue and Fillmore, Denver, Colorado.
He joined The Navy on 30Oct 1942 and was a Plank Owner on USS Ajax (AR-6). He spent WWII in the South Pacific as a Machinist Mate doing battle damage repairs on the fleet from Pearl Harbor to Okinawa. He was off Okinawa getting ready for the invasion of the Japanese mainland when the war ended --- he never doubted the wisdom or had time for anyone debating the ethics of dropping the bombs --- it was the right thing to do.
I need a Ride Captain to post to accept this mission.
RC: "Nick"
Stage: 1:00pm - Capitol Heights Presbyterian Church, 11th Avenue and Fillmore, Denver, Colorado.
Brief: 1:15pm
Flag Line: 1:30pm
Please follow this link to post your condolences:
http://www.patriotguard.org/ALLForums/tabid/61/forumid/11/postid/1728650/view/topic/Default.aspx
* Lloyd has been cremated and no cemetery service is planned at this time. I should note that this church has no parking lot and on-street parking is pretty limited. I would like for the Ride Captain to go and check out the area for a staging area. I have more information to pass to the Ride Captain for this mission once accepted.
** Mr. Cheney is the father-in-law of Jack “St Thunder” Casey, one of our Ride Captains from the Colorado Springs area.
edited by sardawg28 on 2/11/2012
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"...And any man who may be asked in this century what he did to make his life worthwhile, I think can respond with a good deal of satisfaction, I served in the United States Navy." John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Rick "Speed Bump" Shoaf
United States Navy 1970 - 1998
AFCM(AW/NAC) ret
Colorado State Captain
"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, BUT rather to SKID In BROADSIDE, completely used up, bloody and bruised, totally worn out, and screaming "WOW---WHAT A RIDE"!!
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2/4/2012 9:08:25 PM
Sky Rider
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I shall stand to honor Machinist Mate 2 James Chaney.
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”People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.”
George Orwell
Audentes Fortuna Iuvat
 My American Warriors
Lberty Before Democracy
Bless Our Troops
Especially Fighter Pilots, Tankers & Snipers
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2/5/2012 8:05:21 AM
Kay Julian
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My sincere condolences to Jack and Sharon. Weather allowing, I should be able to attend.
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Kay Julian
"Freedom Isn't Free"
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2/5/2012 8:14:50 AM
Terri Reynolds
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Bob and I will be there...our prayers go out to Jack and his family...
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Terri Reynolds
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2/5/2012 9:07:02 AM
Gail FUBAR
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My most sincere condolences to Sharon and Jack.
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Riding in honor of all those taken way too soon. RIP Friends, Family and Lost Loves
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2/5/2012 11:58:57 AM
Judith Fitzgerald
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Sharon and Jack, heartfelt condolences for your loss. I will be there to stand for your father.
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Judith "HeyJude" Fitzgerald
So. Colorado Ride Captain
Serving in honor of David Fitzgerald and all veterans who have gone before.
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2/5/2012 1:33:33 PM
Brad Lewellen
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I am so sorry for your loss, and very disappointed to have to say that I have to work that day and will be unable to attend. My thoughts and prayers will be with you all, and I will be standing with and for you in spirit.
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Brad 'CHARGER' Lewellen
Golden, Colorado
Retired Colorado State Captain
"I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And I will not let what I cannot do interfere with what I can do.
~Edward Everett Hale~
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2/5/2012 6:57:38 PM
Mark Wilde
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Jack and Sharon, my thoughts and prayers are with you. It pains me to say I will be out of state for drill, but I will pause and take a moment as I perform my Navy duties, to honor a fallen Hero Sailor.
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1990-Present
Colorado Patriot Guard
Riding in memory of David "Rat B****rd" Fitzgerald, Joined Eternal Flag Line 19 MAY 2011
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2/7/2012 1:41:32 PM
ken (Nick) nicholas
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I will be there and I can RC.
Nick
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2/7/2012 6:00:57 PM
Rick Shoaf
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Thanks Nick...I'll be sending you and e-mail with further info on this mission.
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"...And any man who may be asked in this century what he did to make his life worthwhile, I think can respond with a good deal of satisfaction, I served in the United States Navy." John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Rick "Speed Bump" Shoaf
United States Navy 1970 - 1998
AFCM(AW/NAC) ret
Colorado State Captain
"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, BUT rather to SKID In BROADSIDE, completely used up, bloody and bruised, totally worn out, and screaming "WOW---WHAT A RIDE"!!
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2/8/2012 8:19:32 AM
Jim Herstein
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Sharon and Jack, our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and friends. We greatly appreciate the Service and Sacrifice of your dad.
Jim and Wanda
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2/8/2012 8:20:31 AM
Jim Herstein
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I will bring Flags.
Jim (303) 518-8790
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2/8/2012 10:32:24 AM
Robin Thurston
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It will be my honor to stand for MM-2 Chaney. Thank you for your service, sir.
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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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2/8/2012 10:33:48 AM
Robin Thurston
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Jim, will you have enough flags or would you like me to bring some up from the Springs?
Jim Herstein wrote:
I will bring Flags.
Jim (303) 518-8790
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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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2/8/2012 10:41:53 AM
Jim Herstein
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Robin, we will have access to enough FLags, but, thanks for checking. See you on Saturday.
Jim (303) 518-8790
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2/8/2012 9:17:18 PM
Abe Duran
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Sharon and Jack, my condolences on the loss of your father.
Iwill be there to stand in honor for James Chaney USN
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Abe "nuguy" Duran
Senior Ride Captain
Pueblo CO
719-542-7786
nuguy@q.com
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2/10/2012 8:19:30 AM
ken (Nick) nicholas
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I checked out the area. The only parking is on the street. I will bring flags too.
Nick
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2/10/2012 3:14:18 PM
Mary Malone
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Ted and I will be there and we will be bringing Judith and Mark!!
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Mary "Akula" Malone
Assistant HOTH Coordinator
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2/11/2012 6:45:21 AM
Trent Caster
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My condolences to Jack and Sharon and the family. I will be there after the Ft. Logan memorial service today.
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Trent "VAPORS" Caster
vapors.tc@live.com
303-359-8862 mobile
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2/11/2012 9:21:53 AM
Jay Hill
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Our prayers for Jack and Sharon. I regret that I am unable to make this mission.
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