Standing For Those Who Stood For Us...
Orginially by Connecticut Patriot Guard Gratitude Expressions on Saturday, June 18, 2011 at 12:22pm
From: Emil Senger Post No. 10
The American Legion
37 Bank Street
Seymour, CT 06483-0137
06/13/2011
The Post thanks The Connecticut Patriot Guard Riders for all you do to honor and respect our veterans. Please keep us in mind for your activities because our membership 100% behind you.
Thank you for all you do, it DOES NOT go unnoticed.
For God and Country
Micheal Kearney
Commander, Post 10
Orginially posted by Connecticut Patriot Guard Gratitude Expressions on Monday, June 13, 2011 at 5:36pm
Thank You Everyone
For an outstanding day yesterday for SSgt Jeffrey Smeriglio. I think he will remember his Welcome Home for a very long time, and each and everyone of you can take a bow for your part. Thank you so much. Greenwich Military Covenant of Care is getting it’s name out there slowly but surely. Now we must work on a website for people to be able to go into.
George, please thank your wonderful son for all the help he gave me in cleaning up, Guy and others for helping set up.
To my favorite Mascot of the Patriot Guard Riders, Jackie.
To all the Patriot Guard Men and Women for their participation and the amazing sight they make on bikes and on land holding the flags!!! Wow it takes one’s breath away and is such an honor to be part of.
Jim, Thank you for always being there with all the help you and the police can muster. You are a fantastic Captain that really cares about this community.
John, For all the great pictures and publicity you give us now and looking forward. I will take you up on helping design sighs for the bridge for our next Welcome Home. And any other artistic avenues you wish to help us with.
Livvy, Thank you for all you do for us every day and for being there on Sunday.
Jack , for always wanting to help.
Jim and Sharon Capparelle for the building and grounds that we do the “welcome Homes and their support.
Tod, for giving us the backup of the St. Lawrence Club in case of rain and he and Jane’s support.
David, For your dedication and love of this town, more than anyone will ever know. For loving people the way you do.
Mary Jane, One of the founders and Vice President of GMCOC who works so hard and is amazing at putting all the right touches to our events and affairs.
Martha, A board member of GMCOC thank you for all your support and being there for us when you needed to be home.
Bruce, President and founder of GMCOC, man extraordinaire, your help with the PR, and all you did was what brought so many people to this wonderful “Welcome Home†by the Greenwich Military Covenant of Care. You truly are fantastic.
I am so proud to be part of all we do. Thank you so very much.
We missed those of you who were away or had other commitments.
Kerrin Coyle
Associate Agent
1455 EAST PUTNAM AVENUE
OLD GREENWICH, CT 06870
DIRECT:
203-409-7062
MAIN:
203-637-5436
FAX:
203-637-8291
www.valeriewilsontravel.com
kerrinc@vwti.com
Orginially posted by Connecticut Patriot Guard Gratitude Expressions on Monday, June 6, 2011 at 4:48pm
June 2, 2011
The Patriot Guard of Connecticut
How does one say thank you? I can’t explain how much I appreciate the PGR being there for Bill at the end of his life and then as we laid him to rest. The heart’s of your member’s burn with a light of dedication that goes beyond the norm of life.
Bill’s brothers were very proud and Randy was especially proud to ride with all of you. Bill got Randy interested in the PGR and Randy sought out the PGR in Indiana. The kindred spirit runs strong and deep.
I know that your contribution to Bill in life and in his passing would have made him very proud and I did not fail in my endeavor to do all that I could to complete Bill’s last wishes and that included your presence. I never expected your numbers and remain in awe of that support.
The family was so thankful for Patti, for her presence among us and all that she was able to help with and all we got done in preparing for Bill’s service. She knew who to call and was well able. Bob, be sure to thank whoever else was involved in the bike work which so needed to be done. I only knew what Bill had planned for the spring but we never got too.
You are commended by the family for the wonder work of support that you do and we will be forever grateful.
Jack, for all the work he just finished for the Town of Morris, I promise that I will help open the doors of the Clerk’s offices to help get this job you have taken on moving forward more easily. As I begin to search for these families I know they will be pleased and proud to receive the honor forms.
Thanking each and every one of you for all that you helped with for Bill’s service.
Thank you
Ann Carr
Wife of the late William R. Carr
Orginially posted by Connecticut Patriot Guard Gratitude Expressions on Monday, June 6, 2011 at 4:18pm
June 02, 2011
To the Members of the Patriot Guard:
On behalf of the family of retired Lieutenant Stephen Wood and the men and women of the New Canaan Police Department, I would like to offer our sincere thanks for your organization’s participation in the funeral for Lieutenant Wood, which was held on Friday, May 27, 2011.
The Law Enforcement, Emergency Service, Marine Corps and Patriot Guard response was a fitting tribute to recognize the life of Lieutenant Wood and it provided a sense of comfort to his family and our department during a difficult time.
Please thank all the members of your department especially the riders who participated in the motorcycle procession during the funeral for their respectful response in support of Lieutenant Wood. The tribute paid to Woody last Friday is something his family and our department will not be forgot
Sincerely,
Edward J. Nadriczny
Chief of Police
Orginially posted by Connecticut Patriot Guard Gratitude Expressions on Sunday, February 27, 2011 at 5:44pm
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[Jack (John G. Casey, Jr), Ride Captain – spoke 2/26/2011 at the Connecticut Society Sons of the American Revolution in New Haven, CT about the Patriot Guard Riders, American Warrior and WWII Registry of Remembrances.]
“Our Many Thanks…your gratitude reflections & speech at Mory’s in New Haven on 2/26 was awesome….Semper Fi Brothers….” .
Douglas Grove
Orginially posted by Connecticut Patriot Guard Gratitude Expressions on Sunday, February 20, 2011 at 6:00pm
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Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 8:58 PM
To: Bob Stone
Subject: Thank you
To Bob and PGR friends,
It was great to have your presence at the funeral and cemetery on Monday for my brother-in-law, Kevin McKeon. A flag line is such a beautiful sight; a reminder of our great country and the people who serve to make it free. We really appreciate the dedicated members who gave their time to stand in the cold to be there for our loved one. It was especially dear to me to see familiar, friendly faces standing for Kevin that day.
Thank you so much,
Tracy McKeon
and the rest of Kevin’s family; wife Nancy,
daughter Jennifer and brother Eugene.
Orginially posted by Connecticut Patriot Guard Gratitude Expressions on Saturday, January 15, 2011 at 9:55pm
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From: Sharon Capparelle
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 12:12 PM
Subject: December 23rd Welcome Home Escort – Lt. Michael Fanell
Hello and Happy New Year to everyone! Just catching our breath after a whirlwind of a wonderful holiday. We dropped Michael off at the airport on Tuesday…he’s now in Germany. I think he’s still in shock but very grateful for the welcome home!
There is absolutely no way we can truly express the gratitude we feel for everything you have done for Michael and our returning soldiers. From the moment we received a call from George Ogilvie telling us of the Patriot Guard Riders and their interest in welcoming home Michael, (thanks George for making it happen) to discussing details with Bob Stone (thanks for your help and hope your feeling better)…meeting Mac McArthur and John Bitter at the airport (thanks for coming all that way and great job getting us back to CT)…Jim McElroy and Frank Bania, NY (who arranged our police escort to meet Michael at the gate and the Patriot Guard reception in the airport) and the unbelievable reception we received from the town of Greenwich.
You guys are incredible and we can’t thank you enough for your caring and tireless effort of “planning and doing” to welcome home our guys! Your an extraordinary special group of people, and it was a pleasure and honor to meet and talk with all of you. Please extend our thanks and appreciation to ALL those involved who also participated.
We will always be grateful and will cherish the memories forever!
God Bless,
Sharon & Jim Capparelle
Originially posted by Connecticut Patriot Guard Gratitude Expressions on Saturday, January 15, 2011 at 9:17pm
Thank you so much for all you have done for my dad and our family during final resting period on “Eternal Patrol”. Thanks for all you do for our veterans. I was sorry I did not get to shake hands with the Marines’ Honor Detail, please pass on my gratitude for their service.
Regards,
Ed Maguire
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January 10 at 8:30pm
From: Melissa Painter-Canova
Thank you for your support! Grampa was a great man…he wanted an escort for his funeral so our family greatly appreciates your kindness!!!
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January 12 at 7:22pm
From: Cheryl Canova
Thank-you for all that you do for our past and present military. Grandpa was proud to serve.Thank you for being is escort for his final journey.
Orginiall posted by Connecticut Patriot Guard Gratitude Expressions on Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at 11:03am
Connecticut Computer Care Owner and Staff:
On behalf of all veterans I want to thank you for your message in Saturday’s edition of The Day.
As a retired member of the Armed Forces and a friend of SSG Edwin Rivera your tribute spoke volumes.
Thank you also to the members of the Patriot Riders who participate in the services for deceased members of all branches of the service.
We watched in awe their involvement in Ed’s services as well as the services for our son PV2 Joshua Rogers, who passed away last year.
What struck me was the true sense of your gratitude and patriotism by not using this as a business advertisement.
Thank you doesn’t seem to be enough but rest assure your efforts touched many hearts and souls.
God Bless You!
Nancy
Orginially posted by Connecticut Patriot Guard Gratitude Expressions on Sunday, December 19, 2010 at 2:03am
 My dad is losing his sight, and I had asked if anyone could write him a note or send a card to him thanking him for his service, as he served in the Navy on a destroyer in the Pacific, and his time in the service was among the most important things in his lifetime. I was hoping that a few people would respond, and he could have those letters to look back on and know that his service was appreciated, and he was not forgotten.
Well, the response was overwhelming! Bob “Airwolf” Stone picked up on this, and rallied the Patriot Guard into action. My dad received more than 600 notes, cards, letters, and photos, many from members of the Patriot Guard, as well as from other individuals and organizations.
You all are amazing, and while my dad had been fortunate enough to go on an American Warrior Honor Flight, and he was impressed and humbled as he wondered who those “guys with the flags and the motorcycles” were, we really had not heard the name “Patriot Guard” until the recent letters started pouring in.
Through your efforts, and others, you changed my dad from an old guy losing his sight, into a proud and appreciated vet, whose wartime service was appreciated and acknowledged. I will never be able to thank you all enough, but I want you to know that you have made an enormous positive impact on him.
You have my deepest thanks and gratitude! You are to be commended for all the incredible patriotic work that you do.  In fact, after seeing the impact that you have had not only on our family but also reading about the countless others that you have stood with, I have decided to become a member of this outstanding group of people. I hope to live up to your highest standards.
Thank you again, on behalf on my father, and all the other vets and their families.
Sincerely,
Lisa
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