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Re: For Aaron: " A Fathers Tribute Ride"
« Reply #30 on: August 30, 2013, 10:37:20 AM »
If he hits Texas I have a friend there that will be interested from that areas Guard.

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Re: For Aaron: " A Fathers Tribute Ride"
« Reply #31 on: August 30, 2013, 11:01:23 AM »
If he hits Texas I have a friend there that will be interested from that areas Guard.

He will be rolling through TX at some point in the Future.  Best best is go to the Facebook page and track his progress.   

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Re: For Aaron: " A Fathers Tribute Ride"
« Reply #32 on: August 31, 2013, 11:55:12 AM »
Thank you Fred for the continued support!  You sir talk the talk AND walk the walk!!!!
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Re: For Aaron: " A Fathers Tribute Ride"
« Reply #33 on: September 25, 2013, 03:27:59 AM »
this saturday, downtown harley davidson in Renton.

http://www.patriotguard.org/ALLForums/tabid/61/forumid/132/postid/2148763/view/topic/Default.aspx





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> Ladies and Gentleman,
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> We have been invited by the Manager of the Northwest USO center in SeaTac to assist in escorting Gold Star Father Dan Blanchard to the final stop in his tour around the four corners of the United States in honor of his son, Cpt Aaron Blanchard, KIA, April 2013. This epic ride started the first week of August and has covered approximately 12,000 miles. Downtown Harley in Renton, WA will be his final stop and they are hosting a BBQ at the reception at 12:00  September 28, 2013.
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> More information about Don Blanchard and his journey can be found at Facebook, A fathers Tribute Ride, uso.org/healing-on-the-highway/ or downtownhd.com/event_list.asp .
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> This mission will consist of flag line greeting at Destination Harley Davidson of Tacoma and then an escort to Downtown Harley Davidson in Renton.
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> MISSION DATE: 28 SEP 2013
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> STAGING LOCATION: Destination Harley Davidson of Tacoma
>                   2302 Pacific Hwy S
>                   Fife, WA 98424
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> SCHEDULE:
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> 0920 HRS: RC's arrive
> 0930 HRS: Riders arrive and sign in
> 1010 HRS: Briefing and establish flag line
> 1100 HRS: Honorarium arrives
> 1115 HRS: Escort on to Renton
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> Debrief upon arrival at Renton. Continue on with your day or participate in the celebration.
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> RC's
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> PRI: Harold"Gatekeeper"Appelgate
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> SEC: TBD
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> Support Vehicle: TBD
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> I would like to thank everyone that is able to take time from their schedules to attend this mission to show honor and respect to Don Blanchard, his son Cpt Aaron Blanchard and survivors.
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> Respectfully,
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> Harold"Gatekeeper"Appelgate
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Re: For Aaron: " A Fathers Tribute Ride"
« Reply #34 on: September 25, 2013, 09:18:46 AM »
I will do my best to get to Renton . I'm hoping to not have to head to Wenatchee for a 90th birthday , ride safe !

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Re: For Aaron: " A Fathers Tribute Ride"
« Reply #35 on: September 25, 2013, 08:02:36 PM »
Sorry guys for not keeping everyone up to speed on my dads ride.  Burning the candle at both ends around my house the last few months!  If you can make it to Renton on saturday please do!  It would really mean a lot to the whole family if there was a big turnout.  The send off was pretty dissappointing.  After having said that I will point out that I will not be there as it is opening day of deer season and my dad and I came to the agreement (he threatened my life :chuckle:) that I have to get out of town and shoot something.  Here is a video that the USO did that features my dad.  Thanks all!       Healing on the Highway
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Re: For Aaron: " A Fathers Tribute Ride"
« Reply #36 on: September 26, 2013, 11:32:11 PM »
In case nobody heard this on the radio today. KISW and the show "the men's room" Read an e-mail today about the ride. Very touching to hear this on the radio. They said the ride will finish on Sat. at Downtown Harley Davidson in Renton. Several thousand people heard about the ride and it's meaning. Very cool.........
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Re: For Aaron: " A Fathers Tribute Ride"
« Reply #37 on: October 03, 2013, 08:13:19 PM »
Any update as to his location? Ride on!!!

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Re: For Aaron: " A Fathers Tribute Ride"
« Reply #38 on: October 03, 2013, 08:19:17 PM »
He came home last Saturday.  Arrived in Renton HD at noon.http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php?topic=135119.0 here is another link with pics.

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