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09-05-09 - Bayville, NJ : September 05, 2009 - WELCOME HOME / THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE
5 September, 2009

SSG. Richard F. Baumann Jr., Bayville, NJ

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to escort SSG. Richard F. Baumann Jr. family's long overdue Welcome Home / Thank You For Your Service ceremony in his hometown of Bayville, NJ.
We will arrive at his childhood home, give him a great big 'Mug & Hug' and escort him to a local park where his extended family, friends and local officials will be awaiting his arrival. SSG. Baumann has no idea of this pending knock on his door.

SSG. Baumann is a decorated Iraqi war veteran and a career Army soldier. He is in the process of being promoted to SFC, and just completed advanced leadership and medical training at Ft. Sam Houston, TX. He has a short leave before returning to Heidelberg, Germany where he will be assigned NCOIC of the base hospital's ER/Medic Clinic.

Let's give him one heck of a WELCOME HOME AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!

FINAL STAGING WILL BE THE FORKED RIVER REST AREA, GSP MM 74. Briefing 10:30, KSU 10:45.
Ride Captains will post their itineraries when the become available.

09-05-09 - Bayville, NJ

September 05, 2009 - WELCOME HOME / THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE 5 Sept ...

Updated: Sep 05, 2009 4:23pm PST

08-29-09 Newark, NJ : STAFF SGT. ANDREW THOMAS LOBOSCO
Killed in action on Aug. 22, 2009
Operation Enduring Freedom

Staff Sgt. Andrew T. Lobosco, 29, was killed Aug. 22 while conducting a dismounted patrol in the vicinity of Yakhchal, Afghanistan, in support of combat operations while serving with Company C, 2nd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne).

He deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in July 2009 as a member of the Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force – Afghanistan. This was his second deployment in support of the Global War on Terror. He was a Special Forces medical sergeant.

Lobosco a native of Somerville, New Jersey, enlisted into the U.S. Army January 2004 as a Special Forces candidate. He completed the Special Forces Qualification Course Jan. 2007 and earned the coveted “Green Beret.”

Lobosco’s military education includes the Warrior Leader’s Course, Basic NCO Course, Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape Course, Basic Airborne Course, and Special Forces Qualification Course.

His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, non-commissioned officer professional development ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Parachutist Badge, and the Special Forces Tab.

Lobosco is survived by his mother Bonnie Lobosco, father Robert Lobosco and sister, Lisa Lobosco of Bridgewater, N.J.

- DE OPPRESSO LIBER –

U.S. ARMY SPECIAL FORCES
COMMAND (AIRBORNE)
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH
U.S. ARMY SPECIAL FORCES COMMAND PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE
FORT BRAGG, NC 28310 / (910) 432-4587 / http://news.soc.mil

*** Members of the Patriot Guard Riders http://patriotguard.org/ came out to honor a American Hero who fought for our Country. Thank you Sir for your honor, dedication and bravery.***

08-29-09 Newark, NJ

STAFF SGT. ANDREW THOMAS LOBOSCO Killed in action on Aug. 22, 2009 O ...

Updated: Aug 29, 2009 6:51pm PST

11-11-08 New Milford, NJ : New Milford, NJ - Annual Veteran's Day Ceremony.

11-11-08 New Milford, NJ

New Milford, NJ - Annual Veteran's Day Ceremony.

Updated: Nov 11, 2008 1:28pm PST

09-11-08 Dumont, NJ : Dumont, NJ - Private 1st Class Christian Baierwalter of Company B, 2nd Battalion, 113th Infantry based out of Jersey City, New Jersey arrived at Camp Bucca which is on the outskirts of Umm, Iraq on September 11th, 2008. Camp Bucca is a prison camp maintained by the United States military. The camp holds thousands of prisoners which many are known Al-Qaeda members and Christian’s duties include driving prisoners in a armored personnel carrier or as its gunner . He is also detailed to guard the prisoners in the camp. Christian is expected to return home in June of 2009.

Christian has been a active member with the Dumont Fire Department Company 3 currently assigned with Rescue 3. In June of 2007 as I was photographing a drill with members from Dumont that were training on a vacant house with members from New Milford Ladder 31, I happened to take several photos of Christian helping his Brothers “vent the roof” with a big smile on his face. I really never knew who he was until I heard his last name and that he was going to war. I searched over 50,000 photos on my computer and found 14. If anyone has photos of Christian and wants them posted here, please email them to me.

I’m very proud of you Christian and wish you and your Brothers In Arms a fast and safe TOD and know that there are people who stand behind our brave men and women serving our military and support all of you. God Bless you and looking to see you when you come HOME!

*** Please post some comments for Christian as I hope he and his Brothers will check in every now and again. ***

09-11-08 Dumont, NJ

Dumont, NJ - Private 1st Class Christian Baierwalter of Company B, 2nd ...

Updated: Jun 15, 2009 8:31am PST

06-21-08 Parsippany, NJ : June 21, 2008 - Patriot Guard Rider Mission - Welcome Home/ Send Off for United States Marine Cpl. Ed Connelly. A friend, Brother and a true Patriot. Semper Fi!

06-21-08 Parsippany, NJ

June 21, 2008 - Patriot Guard Rider Mission - Welcome Home/ Send Off f ...

Updated: Jun 21, 2008 11:41pm PST

06-10-08 Emerson, NJ : Emerson, NJ — The Borough of Emerson honored 10 of its residents Tuesday night which four of them belong to the Army National Guard's 50th Infantry Brigade set to be deployed to Iraq in the next few weeks. Four others are currently serving now in Iraq. One has returned, and the status of the 10th soldier was unclear.

Soldiers, families, borough officials and neighbors were in attendance at a reception at the Emerson Senior Center followed by a ceremony at Borough Hall.

The National Guardsmen honored included: Pfc. Daniel Ardalan, Lt. Col. Daniel J. Castrovillari, Sgt. Paul Cimino, Staff Sgt, David Elliott, Maj. Eric J. Fisher, Capt. Matthew J. Fisher, 1st Lt. Michael Anthony Franson, Sgt. Jason Mulhearn, Spec. Ronald Solimando and Maj. John Tumino.

06-10-08 Emerson, NJ

Emerson, NJ — The Borough of Emerson honored 10 of its residents Tue ...

Updated: Jun 11, 2008 2:03pm PST

04-17-08  Teaneck, NJ : Teaneck, NJ - Troops from the 250th Brigade Support Battalion arrive at the Teaneck National Guard Armory from Iraq. WELCOME HOME!!!

04-17-08 Teaneck, NJ

Teaneck, NJ - Troops from the 250th Brigade Support Battalion arrive a ...

Updated: Apr 17, 2008 3:00pm PST

04-17-08 Hackensack, NJ : April 17, 2008 - Patriot Guard Mission - U.S. Marine Thomas G. "Hook" Zahn and 30 year retired firefighter from North Bergen, NJ.

04-17-08 Hackensack, NJ

April 17, 2008 - Patriot Guard Mission - U.S. Marine Thomas G. "Hook" ...

Updated: Apr 17, 2008 10:03am PST

11-17-07 Rockaway, NJ : November 17, 2007 - Patriot Guard Rider Mission

11-17-07 Rockaway, NJ

November 17, 2007 - Patriot Guard Rider Mission

Updated: Feb 27, 2008 9:57am PST

11-11-07 New Milford, NJ : New Milford, NJ - Annual Veteran's Day Ceremony.

11-11-07 New Milford, NJ

New Milford, NJ - Annual Veteran's Day Ceremony.

Updated: Jul 19, 2008 9:43am PST

11-03-07 Maywood, NJ : November 03, 2007 - Patriot Guard Rider Mission - In Loving Memory of "Frosty" Zigrest.

11-03-07 Maywood, NJ

November 03, 2007 - Patriot Guard Rider Mission - In Loving Memory of ...

Updated: Feb 29, 2008 9:06am PST

08-25-07 Marlton, NJ : Marlton, NJ - Patriot Guard Riders attend the "Support Our Troops Rally" hosted by the Last Patrol MC and the Yellow Ribbon Club.

08-25-07 Marlton, NJ

Marlton, NJ - Patriot Guard Riders attend the "Support Our Troops Rall ...

Updated: Feb 29, 2008 8:44am PST

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