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This photograph was taken of the American Legion Riders Only at The Air and Space Museum at Platte River Park To return to the American Legion Riders Page one, click on the above address. To all of the American Legion Riders, go to the Front Page "Masonry Nebraska" and witness one of the finest videos I have ever seen. click on the address and after seeing the video, read down the video page for written tributes, then read the rest of the article on Front Page. To My American Legion Riders Brothers & Sisters: I know that many of you are not Masons but some of us are. Many of us ride for the same purpose, that being veterans of one service or another and serving in any way we can for the veterans who are putting themselves in harms way, and their families. These are the same ideals that we as Masons and Shriners share with everyone. This editor hopes that this website will be meaningful for everyone concerned. This is my private website and in order for us to communicate freely, between Posts and Chapters, and keep up to date, it requires many changes. Please accept this way of communicating without any animosity. We are all in this together. Roger Miner, Editor NOTES FROM AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS- LINCOLN POST #3 TO GO TO THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS POST #3 From Chuck Fattig on February 18th, 2007
From Director Jim Turner on January 29th, 2007 I copied this off the PGR web site. Herb will be staging the
Lincoln Area From Director Jim Turner on January 3rd, 2007
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From Jim Turner on Friday, December 29th, 2006 For all of you who plan to attend the Salute to American
Veterans Rally that Best Western Alpenglo Lodge A HEADS UP
From Bob Swanson on Saturday, November 18th 2006
All: In case you didn't see it on the PGR website, the service in Lincoln
is set for 1400
(2:00 PM) @ the Holy Savior Lutheran Church, 10th & Superior St.
Omaha area riders are to assemble @ the Flying J, just south of I-80 on HWY
31 exit #432. Meet there @ 1045 (10:45 AM) We will meet up with Lincoln area
riders at the Star City Motors, 6600 North 27th St in Lincoln @ 12 noon.
As reported, there is a short piece of gravel road leading up to the
church.
Following the service, we will reassemble at the Star City Motors for the
ride back to Omaha and plan to leave there 1/2 hour after the service
concludes.
questions/comments? bob swanson
This from the PGR Website on Saturday, November 18th, 2006 LCPL Mike Scholl 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force Kaneohe Bay Hawaii This is a 2 part Mission, Lincoln, NE & Vancouver, WA MISSION TIME: 2:00 p.m. Monday November 20th, 2006 SERVICES HELD AT :Holy Savior Lutheran Church, 10th and Superior St., Lincoln, NE. ASSEMBLY IN LINCOLN: Stage in the parking lot of Star City Motors (motorcycle dealer), 6600 North 27 th St, Lincoln Ne at 12:00 P.M. Clutches out at 12:30 P.M. ASSEMBLY AND RIDE FROM OMAHA: Omaha Staging time 10:45 A.M.@ Flying J Truck Stop at the intersection of Hwy 31 and I-80(Gretna). Clutches out at 11:15 A.M. Approx arrival time in Lincoln 12:00 P.M. Meet up with Lincoln and surrounding area riders. Plans are being made to try and get a police escort to the church. We will proceed South on 27th St to Superior St, then West to 10th St. Church is located on the corner. There is a gravel road that we will have to go on once we get into the lot (not very long). Park bikes and cars, flags will be distributed, and we will form a flag line on the stairs and sidewalks leading to the church. Family is scheduled to arrive between 1 and 1:15. RIDE CAPTAINS: Lincoln- Toby Long- Bike Ride Captain Lincoln- Herb Anderson- Cage Ride Captain Omaha- TBA MISSION FAMILY: LCPL Mike Scholl is survived by his wife Melissa, and his 2-week-old daughter, Father Steven of Friend Ne, and his Mother Debra Chandler of Lincoln. Mike will be buried in Vancouver Wa on Sat the 25th of November, 2006. His family will fly out of Lincoln sometime this week and join with Melissa and her family for the funeral. PGR attendance has been requested at both ceremonies. PGR will escort at airport and at funeral in Wa. MISSION POLITICS: This will most likely be attended by many members of the press. Please remain aware of their presence, and if you feel compelled to talk with them, talk about the mission, family or the PGR, Remember whom we are there for. (edited by cagerbob) r.w.m. From Bob Swanson on Friday, November 17th 2006
CORRECTION! See Rick's directions, they are more accurate than mine. It is
3 1/2 blocks south of South Street, 3 1/2 miles south of Hwy 6.
----- Original Message -----
From:
Harris, Rick
To:
Robert Swanson
Sent: Friday, November 17, 2006 7:21 AM
Subject: RE: Details for Sunday
Bob, Val’s is closer to 31/2 miles off of Hwy 6 on 70th, just to avoid any confusion. Rick
-----Original
Message----- OK, here it is: Sunday, Nov. 19, be ready to leave the Flying J @ 0945 (9:45 AM). The Flying J is on the South side of I-80 & Hwy 31, Exit 432. I expect most will be in cars, that's OK. We will go to the Valentinos in Lincoln and meet there @ 1030 (10:30 AM) for lunch. That address is 70th & Van Dorn. From Omaha, take the Waverly Exit, go West on Hwy 6 to 70th, turn South on 70th and the Valentinos will be on your right, about 3 1/2 blocks. To the Penterman Armory, Classroom 205, 2400 NW 24th St. @1130 - 1200 (11:30 - 12:00) They have reserved the place until 1800 (6:00 PM). Not sure how long it will take. I know the Family Readiness Group is excited about this event and hope we can have a good turnout. Any questions or comments, please get in touch. take care, bob swanson From Bob Swanson on Thursday, November 16th 2006 HEADS UP! I am forwarding this because some of you have indicated that you aren't receiving your PGR emails. I will make every effort to forward details when they become available. take care, bob swanson
CONFIRMED MISSION LCPL MIKE SCHOLL USMC LINCOLN NE. MEMORIAL SERVICE ONLY MONDAY NOVEMBER 20TH, 2006
LCPL Mike Scholl of Lincoln Ne was killed in a roadside bomb in Iraq. He will be buried in Washington State where his wife and 2 week old baby reside. His father Steven Scholl is from Friend Ne, and his mother Debra Chandler is from Lincoln. There will be a Memorial Service on Monday, Nov 20th at 2:00 P.M. in Lincoln Nebraska (church name is pending) Other arrangements are still pending at this time. Updates will be sent as soon as I know. All Lincoln riders: Herb Anderson of Lincoln and Toby Long of Lincoln will be the contact people for this mission. There will be riders from the Omaha area going, so I will post all those details soon.
Cliff Leach Nebraska State Captain, PGR From Roger Miner on Wednesday, November 8th, 2006 Regarding the Veterans March from Veterans Memorial Stadium to Veterans Memorial Garden on Saturday, November 11th, 2006 at Lincoln. I was contacted by Roger Drucker and he said that Motorcycles are needed for the March. The marchers are to form up at 9:30 at Memorial Stadium and the Motorcycles are to form up at 9:40 at 9th and Q Streets. Bring your big flags and Patriot Guard Riders Decals. We need all the motorcycles and riders that can be present to be there. We will plan on being at Antelope Park and Veterans Memorial Garden by 11:00. From Tom Kennedy on Wednesday, November 1st 2006 That afternoon, Sat. Nov. 11, @1500 (3:00 PM), in Heartland of America Park and Gene Lahey Mall, the Nebraska unveiling of the American Heroes Tribute Banner program. This will be a display of 16 banners dedicated to the men and women who have given their lives in Afghanistan and Iraq. Here also, Senator Nelson will be the main speaker. Monday, Nov. 13, between 1700 (5:00 PM) and 2100 (9:00 PM) veterans can eat free at any Golden Corral. You need to show id, Legion, VFW, Military ID.
From Bob Swanson on Thursday, November 2nd, 2006 Thought I should get a heads up out to you early so you can mark your calendars. Friday, Nov. 10 @ 1400 (2:00 PM) there is a Veterans Day Ceremony at the Thomas Fitzgerald Veterans' Home. Veterans Day, of course is on Sat. Nov. 11. Omaha Post 1, Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 279, and District 10 of the VFW will hold our annual Veterans Day Ceremony at Memorial Park, just North of UNO @ about 60th and Dodge, starting at 1100 (11:00 AM). I would love to see a big turn out of ALR members with their families. Senator Ben Nelson will be one of the main speakers, and of course we will also have a Navy Rear Admiral to address the attendees. Following the ceremony, a luncheon will be served at Post 1. That afternoon, Sat. Nov. 11, @1500 (3:00 PM), in Heartland of America Park and Gene Lahey Mall, the Nebraska unveiling of the American Heroes Tribute Banner program. This will be a display of 16 banners dedicated to the men and women who have given their lives in Afghanistan and Iraq. Here also, Senator Nelson will be the main speaker. Monday, Nov. 13, between 1700 (5:00 PM) and 2100 (9:00 PM) veterans can eat free at any Golden Corral. You need to show id, Legion, VFW, Military ID. Don't forget dues. (you get at least $12.00 worth of emails) take care, bob swanson From Roger Miner on Tuesday, November 1st, 2006 Make this Veterans Day memorable by
attending the fifth annual Vacant Chair From Bob Brophy on Monday, October 30th, 2006
From: OLDHIPPYBB@aol.com [mailto:OLDHIPPYBB@aol.com] Tom: Here is the information on the 8th Annual Veterans Day Walk of Recognition. We should do this if we can and wear our ALR Vests. It may be a good recruiting opportunity also. When: Saturday Nov. 11, 2006 Starts: 9 AM, Try to be a little early so we can start on time at 9 Where: West side of Memorial Stadium and ends at Memorial Gardens Veterans Memorial Route 10 th south to O street, O east to Centennial Mall, Centennial Mall south to K st. K, street to Capitol parkway to the Zoo and south thru the Zoo to Antelope park and the gardens. Time about 1 hour. Note: This is a 3 mile walk so If you cannot make 3 miles you can join at any point along the route. Can you get this out to the Other Lincoln ALR Members so we can have a good showing. Bob Brophy From Masonry Nebraska editor
I received a flyer from Kieth Fickenscher of
Veterans Memorial Garden that commencing at 11:00 A.M. on Veterans Memorial
Day, they are planning on a program to be given. Speakers will be Mayor Coleen
Seng and Colonel Eric Litaker of the UNL ROTC will give the Keynote
Speech and dedicate the Marine Corp Memorial. Chaplain Colonel Rod Armon
will give the Invocation and benediction. Edwin Mukusha with Bagpipes and the
Presentation of Colors will be given by UNL ROTC, Singing by Zuri and Taps by
Lincoln Police Dept. We should try and end our march just before 11:00.
r.w.m.
Lincoln area riders, We will meet at Shoemakers Truck Stop located at NW 48th and West O Street and be ready to roll at 7:00 A.M. The total distance is approximately 128 miles. The route is I-80 West to exit #379, North on Hwy 15 to Hwy 92, West to Hwy 81 North to Norfolk. The meeting place is the Ta-Ha-Zouka park located just north of the Elkhorn River on the East Side of Hwy 81. The weather for this run is to be partly cloudy with highs in the 60's and a low of 32. Seward riders, we will come up Hwy 15 and meet up with you just south of the bridge at the station on the west side. Hopefully, my bike is out of the shop so we can ride or we'll be in the cage. Tom, will you put this out to the Lincoln area ALR riders please. Jim D. Turner PGR Ride Captain Lincoln Area WELCOME HOME FOR Cliff Leach From Bob Swanson on Tuesday, October 24th, 2006
ALL: The attached email was received by Brophy regarding
the event on 11/19. Keep this date free if you can so we can help them with
the assembly.
I have also heard from Rick Mills at Valentino's, and we can
use their facility for a meeting on that date and he will be getting back to
me on discount prices. We could meet @ 0930, brunch starts @ 1000.
Specifics to follow:
any ?, take care, bob swanson
From Maurice Saunders on Tuesday, Oct.
24th,2006
To "Brophy" and the rest of the ALR/PGR:
We are really getting excited about our November 19th Event-
"Getting Through the Holidays"! Along with the items that you & others are
providing for our Families to gather and send to their Soldiers for "Christmas
Packages", we are also going to have multiple other "creative stations" where
they may make Christmas cards & ornaments, Personalized Iron-On T-Shirt
Transfers, Decorate a Cookie, Soldier Buttons, and MORE! Between Bob and I we
are rounding up all the shipping items, and Beth Whitaker is coordinating all
the other stations, including one with refreshments. Your help with this day
is GREATLY APPRECIATED!!
We're planning on starting with hauling items and setting up
at: 11:30 a.m.
At Penterman Armory, Classroom 205: 2400 NW 24th
Street
(The National Guard Base-by the Lincoln Airport)
Finishing up by: 6:00 p.m.
Cannot Thank you enough for your generosity and effort-with
all that you do!!!
Maurice Saunders
Lincoln Area Family Readiness Group Leader
Nebraska Army National Guard
167th CAV
(402) 783-2234
From Bob Swanson on Monday, October 23rd, 2006
All: More thought and some appreciated input from members regarding the
election.
Since the division of our Chapter into a Lincoln and Omaha Chapters is
imminent, it would seem that it would be best to wait until after that event
occurs to hold our Officer elections. Since the By Laws call for elections in
November, we will need a vote of members to delay the vote.
Here is what I propose: We delay the vote for Officers until after Post 3
in Lincoln has made a decision regarding formation of a Chapter which they
will sponsor. This is expected to occur either the end of this year, or early
next year. We will then at a regular monthly meeting
in Omaha, which will make it easy for Omaha area members to attend, elect our
Omaha area Chapter officers. We will continue to hold monthly meetings with
all members, our next one is in Lincoln on 11/19 when we will help prepare the
packages to be sent to the troops. If the formation of the Lincoln Chapter
does not occur by the time of the Feb. 2007 meeting, we will go ahead and hold
elections from the entire membership.
I will send out a separate email about nominations for the officers
positions with a description of each.
For now, by Nov 7 (election day
(Hope you will all renew for 2007, $12.00 to be a member of the ALR)
thanks, bob swanson
From Bob Swanson on Sunday, October 22nd, 2006
All: At our meeting this afternoon, it was decided that I should send out
everyone's email address to all members. The idea is that anyone wanting to
put a "fun ride" together could send out something to everyone.
I hope I got email addresses and not just names.
GREAT MEETING THIS AFTERNOON! I really enjoyed it and we had a lot of good
discussions. My next email to all will be regarding the election of officers
at the Nov. meeting, which will be in Lincoln on 11/19. The time and location
will be provided later. The reason we are holding it in Lincoln is so we can
help the Family Readiness Group prepare the packages for the troops.
NOW, lets see if this works.
take care, bob swanson
Tom and everyone: The York Rite at 16th & L Streets are having a Steak and Eggs Brunch starting at 11:00 a.m. This includes hash browns, biscuits, juice or coffee. All this for $7.50. Come on down and enjoy. Roger
From Jim Turner on October 6th, 2006
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