Hope it shows up okay. I can't preview it on my handheld. My dad wrote this and attached to his resume at some point. We found it after he kicked the bucket.
Posted on 06/08/2007 7:28:18 PM PDT by RedRover
Bump what you said, Spirit! It’s going to be a great ride to Camp Pen and a great afternoon there. Freepmail me for Don Dinsmore’s phone number if you want to hear more about it from the horse’s mouth!
I’ll be in Texas at that time.
But, the least I can do is bump the thread!
Thank you!
Just like the Patriot Guard, I’ll bet that vehicles will be more than welcome. Give ‘em a shout.
I got it red and I’ve passed it on to the Eagles (local Abate riding club), the LAFD Fire Hogs AND another two or three riding groups (USMC Vets, among others). Trust me - I’m taking care of Southern Cal and hope to have a good turn out on my end of the ride.
I will be camping on San-O that weekend on base. If the riders are still in the area - would love to share a seat around the bonfire on the beach with them and hear all about their ride down!
Thanks for sharing with me - I’ll continue to forward to all I know. Wish I had a bike to ride with them!
That’s great, Sweetie! We’ll set up an e-mail distribution list in addition to updates on this thread.
BTW, you could riding in one of those sidecar things. Though when I have, I always feel like Sgt. Schultz!
Boy - do I wish I lived on the West Coast. I would join this group in a heartbeat. Even though I don’t have a clue as to how to drive a motorcycle I’d hitch a ride with someone. What a wonderful and giving group. They should be proud of themselves. I AM!
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Semper Fi Mom.
You can be confident that we will stand with you. Our sons fought shoulder to shoulder and now it is our turn, AND WE WILL PREVAIL!!!
Don Dinsmore,
Capt Jeff Dinsmore's Dad
Hope it shows up okay. I can't preview it on my handheld. My dad wrote this and attached to his resume at some point. We found it after he kicked the bucket.
Thanks, Red, what a man to be proud of. Your dad did more than his share being one of the greatest generation but thank God there were others like him and we enjoy our freedoms now because of them.
Don Dinsmore set out this morning from Seattle, Washington. Destination: The gates of Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, California.
He will be traveling 1,220 miles over the next five days down Interstate 5...
Here's his itinerary:
He'll be traveling today and tonight through Washington state and north Oregon. By tomorrow, he expects to make it to Medford, Oregon.
On Monday, June 25th, he expects to hit the great city of Redding, California.
On Tuesday, June 26th, possibly Stockton, California.
On Wednesday, June 27th, in Bakersfield and south through Los Angeles.
In Los Angeles, Don (and riders who've joined him en route) will join forces with Gathering of Eagles rides who will all head down to Oceanside on Thursday, June 28, in the early afternoon.
That's the plan as I understand it from Don (who'll correct me if I'm wrong I'm sure!)
Don will be e-mailing reports and photos from the road leading up to the big day at the gates of Camp Pendleton. So check back whenever you're wondering, Where the heck is Don now?
In an e-mail, Don says...
We are on our ride to support the Haditha 3/1. We just passed through Portland, Oregon and are Starbucksing it.
Had to work late last night so had to pass up emails, so am trying to let every one know that "No Man Left Behind" is on track.
Col. Atterbury said to me, "Oh, it's so nice that you came to give your Son moral support."
I answered, "I'm not here to give Capt. Dinsmore moral support, Sir, I'm here to watch his back, Semper Fi, Sir."
We are coming to watch your backs and make sure that no Marine is left behind.
Don Dinsmore
In case I missed you with the ping...
BUMP! for Don Dinsmore and his ride.
Nice job on laying out the maps, Red.
Pinging myself to remembering to be there on Thursday. We live near Camp Pendleton.
I feel the same way! I wish this would have happened when we were there last week. I would have loved to have met and hugged everyone doing this. What wonderful people they are!
OUTSTANDING
Red Rover, Red Rover let Don come on over.
Red! How wonderful that you found this.
Here's Don Dinsmore's report for the day of June 23, 2007...
Stopped for the night 10 miles from Roseburg, Oregon. Can't set up a tent in a Rest Stop, so it's sleeping bags and air mattresses.
We will meet a 3/1 Support Parent in Grants Pass as he waves Old Glory with us when we ride by.
A side note about the Dingo on the Motorcycle [see photos above], His name is Ditto and he is calling "OORAH' as we depart.
He rode for a little while with us, but the heat from the California sun would fry him, I think. He can't take his coat off. So he turned back home with Mommy, in the car.
As parents of Marines we need to get involved now and get training on how we can support our Defenders "before" they get into trouble. There are definite ways to counter the accusations and charges. And believe me parents can be the best Third Base Coaches.
As an example, on Capt. Jeff's first 18 hour interrogation I told him to turn his phone to vibrate. "I will call you Jeff." He said "Dad I won't be able to answer the phone." I said, I don't expect you to answer, but when it vibrates against your leg you will know that I am right there with you and you aren't there by yourself. Not alone is one of the most important things that we can do for them. And Dads can do it best.
Don Dinsmore
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