PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS of CT http://www.ctpatriotguard.org Standing For Those Who Stood For Us Sun, 20 May 2012 01:26:47 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Flag Transport needed – Contact Flag Capt. Camden direct http://www.ctpatriotguard.org/flag-transport-needed-contact-flag-capt-camden-direct/ http://www.ctpatriotguard.org/flag-transport-needed-contact-flag-capt-camden-direct/#comments Sun, 20 May 2012 01:25:28 +0000 ccasey http://www.ctpatriotguard.org/?p=3391 From: Don Camden

Subject: Transport of Flags

I am looking for someone going to the mission in East Hampton on Friday May 25th in a cage who can transport the flags. The flags are in East Haddam at my house. If you can assist, contact me at 860-301-0873.

Thanks,

Don Camden

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]]> http://www.ctpatriotguard.org/flag-transport-needed-contact-flag-capt-camden-direct/feed/ 0 Ansonia Memorial Day Parade: May 27 http://www.ctpatriotguard.org/ansonia-memorial-day-parade/ http://www.ctpatriotguard.org/ansonia-memorial-day-parade/#comments Sun, 20 May 2012 01:20:10 +0000 ccasey http://www.ctpatriotguard.org/?p=3003 All Connecticut PGR members that would like to ride in the Ansonia Memorial Day Parade please let me know ASAP. ANSONIA donates $100.00 to the Connecticut PGR for the riders! It’s Sunday May 27th at 1300 we START at NOLAN FIELD ON THE ANSONIA/SEYMOUR LINE off route 8. Please call me 203-606-5690. Ray Gagne SR. Ride Captain Note – this is an “Attend on Your Own” event.

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]]> http://www.ctpatriotguard.org/ansonia-memorial-day-parade/feed/ 0 Wreath Laying Ceremony & Old Saybrook Memorial Day Parade http://www.ctpatriotguard.org/old-saybrook-parade/ http://www.ctpatriotguard.org/old-saybrook-parade/#comments Sun, 20 May 2012 01:09:25 +0000 ccasey http://www.ctpatriotguard.org/?p=3378 Wreath Laying Ceremony & Old Saybrook Memorial Day Parade.
MONDAY MAY 28, 2012
NAVAL Wreath Laying Ceremony on Connecticut River
Staging: 0800
Location: Pavillion (Saybrook Pt Inn)
2 Bridge St
Old Saybrook 
Flags will be on site for short ceremony then we will ride as a group to the staging area for the Parade.
Donuts & coffee on site & restrooms on site.
Memorial Day Parade- once again we will lead the parade & park bikes on the town green and form a Flag Line on the green for the short ceremony after the parade. 
Staging: 0930
Location:  Old Saybrook Stop & Shop (front parking lot – note change)
                105 Elm St.
                Old Saybrook, CT
A special THANK YOU to Linda Camden & Joanne Natale for volunteering to walk the PGR Banner & LEAD THE PARADE.
Also, thanks to all those that have notified me they will be attending.
If you have any questions please email Greg Young at: pgrsparky@yahoo.com

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]]> http://www.ctpatriotguard.org/old-saybrook-parade/feed/ 0 Honor Mission, Robinson May 18, 2012 http://www.ctpatriotguard.org/honor-mission-robinson/ http://www.ctpatriotguard.org/honor-mission-robinson/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 23:11:43 +0000 ccasey http://www.ctpatriotguard.org/?p=3373 ***SHORT NOTICE***

*** Honor Mission***

 

Russell W. Robinson

 

US Army

 

Waterford CT

 

FRI MAY 18th 1000hrs

 
Patriot Guard and associates,
Sadly we are called to stand for Russell W. Robinson,  who served our country honorably in the US Army, may he rest in peace.  We will provide an escort from the Fire Department to the cemetery.  Please note any Patriot Guard member is welcome to attend the escort. Sr. RC Jack Casey will be RCIC and have flags on site. Staging – all members 0900hrs (staging) Friday May 18th Oswegatchie Fire House 441 Boston Post Road Waterford, CT
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Final Stage 1000hrs Cedar Grove Cemetery 638 Broad Street New London, CT
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God Bless America, Our Troops and 1st Responders.
With regards,
 
Gregg “Flag 7″ Barratt
 
Patriot Guard Riders
 
Connecticut State Captain
   

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]]> http://www.ctpatriotguard.org/honor-mission-robinson/feed/ 0 Meet & Greet: June 10, 2012 http://www.ctpatriotguard.org/meet-greet-2nd-sunday-month/ http://www.ctpatriotguard.org/meet-greet-2nd-sunday-month/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 02:17:50 +0000 ccasey http://www.ctpatriotguard.org/?p=1782 Meet and Greet Breakfast Submarine Veterans Club

2nd Sunday of every month in Groton, Connecticut

Breakfast is served starting at 10 AM, which is the time most Patriot Guard arrive. Breakfast is served until 12 PM.

Submarine Veterans Club 40 School St Groton, CT 06340 (860) 445-5262

This Meet and Greet is held the 2nd Sunday of every month and it included on the Missions & Events Calendar.

Notes and Facts About The Event:

There is a buzzer you will have to ring to gain entry. After entering, come down the stairs. Once there, you will have to sign in a guest – unless you are a member. There is plenty of seating at the bar, side table, and in the back room.

**NOTE** There is a full menu to order from with a full breakfast crew that can cook breakfast to order. A full bar is available to place beverage orders.

Each attendee is responsible for their own expenses.

Directions:

From the South – I-95 North Take Exit 85 for US-1 North toward Thames St/Downtown Groton. Keep right at the fork following the signs for Thames Street Merge onto Bridge Street Continue onto Thames Street Turn Left at School street Submarine Veterans Club will be about half way up the hill on the left hand side.

From the North – I-95 South Take exit 87 (a left hand off ramp) Merge onto CT-349 South (which is Clarence B Sharp Hwy) towards US-1 Noth Turn right at Meridian St Ext (the first stop light) Follow Meridian St Ext, do not turn at the next traffic light, go street At the T in the road, you will be at Meridian St and Monument Street.

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]]> http://www.ctpatriotguard.org/meet-greet-2nd-sunday-month/feed/ 0 Honor Mission, Koonz, May 18, 2012 http://www.ctpatriotguard.org/koonz/ http://www.ctpatriotguard.org/koonz/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 02:11:07 +0000 ccasey http://www.ctpatriotguard.org/?p=3367 *** Honor Mission***

John Daniel Koonz

WWII Veteran US Navy

Wallingfor​d, CT FRI

MAY 18th 1800hrs

Patriot Guard and associates,

Sadly we are called to stand for John Daniel Koonz who served our country honorably in the U.S. Navy serving during World War II aboard the Submarine Chaser PC-1083 as a Radioman 1st Class, may he rest in peace. This Hero was the father of our own PGR member and part of CT PGR Leadership Jay Koonz. Jay, we are very sorry for your loss…. We will provide a Flag Line at the funeral home where full Military Honors will be performed. Sr. RC Jack Casey and Sr. RC Bruce Eble will act as dual RCIC’s and have flags on site. Note: This is one of two missions at the same time and date with the other in East Hampton. Please choose the mission that is best for you. Final Staging 1700hrs (staging) Friday May 18th BC Bailey Funeral Home 273 South Elm Street Wallingford, CT
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God Bless America, Our Troops and 1st Responders. Regards, Gregg “Flag 7″ Barratt Patriot Guard Riders Connecticut State Captain www.ctpatriotguard.org greggbarratt@gmail.com 203-921-8255

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]]> http://www.ctpatriotguard.org/koonz/feed/ 0 Special Mission, Welcome Home, 05/26/12 http://www.ctpatriotguard.org/special-mission/ http://www.ctpatriotguard.org/special-mission/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 00:31:57 +0000 ccasey http://www.ctpatriotguard.org/?p=3361 Special Mission

***Welcome Home ***

WWII Veterans Warrior Flight

Windsor Locks, CT

SAT MAY26th, 2015hrs

Patriot Guard and associates,


We are very excited to have a heroes welcome home for the Warrior Flight of WWII Veterans who are returning from Washington, DC.

Our own Jack Casey and Patti Ptak will be returning on the flight with these heroes and we could use as many as we can on the Flag Line to welcome them back home. 

We will stand a Flag Line at Bradley Airport upon their return.

Sr. RC Bobby Easton will be RCIC and flags will be on site courtesy of Flag Captain Don Camden.

 Staging

1900hrs (staging)
Sat May 26th
Lot across from Hertz rental car
Schoephoester Road
Windsor Locks, CT 
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Final Stage Bradley Airport
Sat May 26th
2015hrs
11 Schoephoester Road  
Windsor Locks, CT
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God Bless America, Our Troops and 1st Responders.

 Regards,

Gregg “Flag 7″ Barratt

Patriot Guard Riders

Connecticut State Captain




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]]> http://www.ctpatriotguard.org/special-mission/feed/ 0 HOTH Special Mission: Veterans Honor Garden 05/26/12 http://www.ctpatriotguard.org/hoth-special-mission-veterans-honor-garden/ http://www.ctpatriotguard.org/hoth-special-mission-veterans-honor-garden/#comments Sat, 12 May 2012 17:48:46 +0000 ccasey http://www.ctpatriotguard.org/?p=3350 HOTH Special Mission
***Veterans Honor Garden ***

Newtown, CT.

SAT MAY26th, 1100hrs


Patriot Guard and associates,
We are very excited to have been asked to participate in a very special event in Newtown. The Veterans Honor Garden Dedication will be placing bricks in a garden with the names of 236 Veterans KIA from 1990 to present.

There will be a variety of speakers and guests to honor these heroes who had paid the ultimate sacrifice.

We will stand a flag line at this opening of this ceremony.

Sr. RC Bob Stone will be RCIC and flags will be on site courtesy of Flag Captain Don Camden.

Final Staging

1000hrs (staging)
Saturday May 26th
4 Primrose Street
(behind the Newtown Youth Center)
Newtown, CT

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God Bless America, Our Troops and 1st Responders

Gregg “Flag 7″ Barratt
Patriot Guard Riders
Connecticut State Captain
www.ctpatriotguard.org
greggbarratt@gmail.com
203-921-8255

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Groton, CT

SAT June 2 0930hrs


(Staging)  
Jack Casey RCIC. 

For details contact:
SC Gregg Barratt at greggbarratt@gmail.com  or
Sr RC Jack Casey at DK3usn@gmail.com  

God Bless America, Our Troops and 1st Responders.

Gregg “Flag 7″ Barratt
Patriot Guard Riders
Connecticut State Captain
www.ctpatriotguard.org
greggbarratt@gmail.com
203-921-8255

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]]> http://www.ctpatriotguard.org/special-mission-june-2-groton-ct/feed/ 0 Special Mission, Toedtemeier 05/30/12 http://www.ctpatriotguard.org/toedtemeier/ http://www.ctpatriotguard.org/toedtemeier/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 21:22:50 +0000 ccasey http://www.ctpatriotguard.org/?p=3337 *** Special Mission***

Jerry “Clint” Toedtemeie​r

US Army Vietnam Veteran

Old Saybrook, CT.

WED MAY 30th 1800hrs

Patriot Guard and associates,  Sadly we are called to stand at a memorial service, at the request of the VFW Post 10153, for Clint Toedtemeier, Vietnam Veteran US Army, who recently passed away from cancer, may he rest in peace.   Clint was assigned to the 553rd Engr. Company and spent 19 months in Viet Nam.  He received the following Awards:
  • National Defense Service Medal
  • Viet Nam Campaign Medal
  • Viet Nam Service Medal
  •  Expeditionary Medal
  • Republic of Viet Nam Gallantry Cross with Palm Unit Citatio
  •  Mechanic Badge
  • Expert Badge with Rifle Bar
  • Letter of Commendation for action in Phu Yen Province 19 and 20 Oct 1968
Clint will be buried in the State Veterans cemetery at a later date and the VFW will hold this memorial service for this hero who was one of their members. We will provide a Flag Line for this memorial service.  ASC Jeff “Stick” Hartke will be RCIC and have flags on site.

 Final stage
1730hrs (staging)
Wed May 30th
VFW Post 10153
315 Essex Road
Old Saybrook, CT
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God Bless America, Our Troops and 1st Responders.

 Regards,
Gregg “Flag 7″ Barratt
Patriot Guard Riders
Connecticut State Captain
www.ctpatriotguard.org
greggbarratt@gmail.com
203-921-8255

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