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Son of Pappy

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11 September, 2011
« on: September 08, 2011, 01:41:31 PM »
Any locals besides me gonna be there?  I was part of the escort last year and the event was mind numbing.  You do not need to be a member of the PGR to ride or attend this event.

I was in the shower when my father made a chilling statement that one of the twin towers was on fire, I wrapped a towel around my waist to see the TV, at that time the second plane was captured on screen as it approached the second tower.  I went numb and stood there in a trance.  When my senses returned I called my 1SG to see if he had the TV on, he didnt (we had an inspection scheduled for my station that morning).  I explained what I knew to him as he turned on the TV.  He was speechless and said he would call back.  I got dressed, and readied myself the best I could for the day.  I was on active duty as a recruiter on this fatefull day.  I spent the day partly in shock and took as many phone calls as I could.  To see those firefighters and LEOs in action, words alone will never describe their heroics.  If you do nothing else on this day, say a silent word of thanks to these special people and remember their selfless deeds.

May God continue to bless America and ALL it's people.

Ladies and Gentlemen of the PGR:

We have been asked to escort two World Trade Center steel beams to a ceremony at Evergreen Park in
Bremerton, WA on September 11, 2011. These are the same beams we escorted across the state from
Idaho last year.

MISSION DATE:
Sunday, September 11, 2011

MAIN STAGING LOCATION:
Legend Harley Davidson
9625 Provost Road NW
Silverdale, WA

SCHEDULE:
0900 hrs - Main group of riders stage at Legend H-D
0915 hrs - Escort group meets at beam location
0915 hrs - Briefing
0930 hrs - KSU from Legends H-D
0940 hrs - Rolling stop of beams for Legend riders to join up.
~1000 hrs - Arrive at Evergreen Park, Bremerton, WA


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Re: 11 September, 2011
« Reply #1 on: September 08, 2011, 02:18:16 PM »
I would love to be a part of something like that!  I do pray the same.........and that we NEVER forget.  Looking forward to riding out to Shavksville once we get settled down in PA.  SOP, thanks for representing the Concours folks here. :)
Jeff
"Look like the innocent flower, but be the serpent under 't." Macbeth Quote (Act I, Scene V).
"I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves." (Matthew 10:16 NIV)

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Re: 11 September, 2011
« Reply #2 on: September 09, 2011, 02:16:02 PM »
Thanks Jeff.  My wife will be going along, I need someone to hold the tissue box.

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Re: 11 September, 2011
« Reply #3 on: September 11, 2011, 06:57:21 AM »
SOP, thanks for representing the Concours folks here. :)

I'll second that!

I was at work when my Mom called my cell.  She informed me that my Brother-In-Law was there on a business meeting.  My sister received a call from John (her husband, my brother-in-law) after the first plane hit the tower.  He said he was OK because he was in the other tower.  He was getting his people together ready to evacuate.  While he was talking to my sister, the second plane hit.  He said he had to go.  Smoke was coming in through the vents and people were starting to panic.  He was a "Take Charge" kind of guy.  As our family heard from some of the LOE's on the scene, he made it out with about six others.  But he went back in to help the firefighters that were having trouble getting the hoses and equipment through the doors.  He was one hell of a human being!

JOHN PATRICK HART
You will be forever missed.
Does this mean we get a "Re-Do" on life too?

Doug Colton
2006 Concours............nice ride!!!!!

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Re: 11 September, 2011
« Reply #4 on: September 11, 2011, 08:58:47 PM »
 Wow thanks for sharing about your BIL. Can't think of a much better way to go!  :'(
Jeff
"Look like the innocent flower, but be the serpent under 't." Macbeth Quote (Act I, Scene V).
"I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves." (Matthew 10:16 NIV)

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Re: 11 September, 2011
« Reply #5 on: September 12, 2011, 12:17:26 PM »
Here's what happens when a 911 truther shows up. 

Between the bagpipes and echo taps I lost it.