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| At 03:58 AM 5/21/2004, you wrote: Hello, My name is Raymond Lightbourn. I just read an email sent to me by a Navy buddy of mine that I served with for 15 months in Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt, and Iraq about the Rolling 911 Memorial. I just got back from the Middle East as a recalled reservist. It was and is a pleasure to serve in the US military to defend our country and to free people from a dictator who sought to kill and abuse people that only wanted freedom. This truck has a special meaning for me. My sister, Samantha Allen-Lightbourn, was killed in the Pentagon on 9-11. I want the owners of that vehicle to know how grateful I am that they have all of the names and spirits of the brave people who gave their life rolling around this great country to continue thier legacy and love and that the United States of America will never be defeated by hate and terriorism but that freedom and democracy will always last in this great land of ours. If you can please forward this email to the owners and send my love to them it would be greatly appreciated. GOD BLESS AND KEEP ON TRUCKING. Sincerly, Raymond B. Lightbourn Courtesy of September11Victions.com See the Whole List by Clicking the above link |
I just received an e-mail with the truck on it and am blown away! I work about 6 blocks north of the Towers and was here on 9-11, it still breaks my heart! My friend Chuck Murphy who worked for Cantor was killed that horrible day and this is a great thing you have done. If your taking any donations please let me know, I would be more than willing to help pay for this fabulous idea! Happy trucking and I hope to see you come down the streets of New York someday! All the best Ellen Ellen Kimmerle Courtesy of September11Victions.com See the Whole List by Clicking the above link |
Subject: Add_Thanks_to_911 I was just sent an e-mail about the Rolling 9-11 Memorial. Being a flight attendant myself, I am just so moved by this. I was actually on my way to LGA to work a flight on the day of 9/11 and saw the second plane hit the towers. I was with the whole crew and needless to say...sat in silence. Our thoughts of course were with the flight crew and passengers, then of the many victims of the Trade Center. It was awhile before we heard of the other planes, and when we did, all we could think of was what these people must have gone through and wondered of their thoughts. I want to thank you for this memorial page and hopefully you will pass this along to John and Amy Holmgren. It seems that the flight crews and passengers, the first victims, were never really mentioned in all the news, articles, etc.. This is a wonderful Tribute to them! They were the first victims and to me, our Hero's. Of course, everyone that lost their life that day, is truely a hero. But this is a wonderful way to honor and tribute those first victims, my fellow crew members and passengers. Finally, someome has done something to remember "ALL" that lost their lives that terrible day. I am sure the families and loved ones of each and every name on that truck are so proud that their loved ones are so wonderfully and tastefully honored. And with this memorial, we will not forget! Debbie |
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Subject: Add_Thanks_to_911 This was such a terrific idea, I am sure all of the families who lost someone in 9-11 are very grateful for such an awsome tribute. Godbless each of you. Lyn C |
| Subject:John&Amy The truck is truly amazing. I read the note that John and Amy paid for it themselves. Are they taking contributions to help pay for their expenses? Lori |
| Subject: Add_Thanks_to_911 Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. How truly 'heartwarming!' Please, would John and Amy Holmgren consider coming to Jackson, Michigan!? God Bless You. Jorja Brown |
| Subject: Add_Thanks_to_911 This is one of the most incredible tributes I have seen. What great Americans you are. It really exhibits what we feel and didn't know to express it. God has blessed our Country with people like you!! Thank You.., Laura Marquez Wanna Rope? |
| Subject: Add_Thanks_to_911 Thanks to all who had a hand in the 9-11 truck. Beautiful tribute. Grace C |
| Subject: Add_Thanks_to_911 I just wanted to say that what you did is awesome! You are great and I will surely forward this to all my friends and family! Take care, Kathy Orlowski |
| Subject: Add_Thanks_to_911 Hi there, I work in the Texas Christian University Athletic Department in Fort Worth, TX. We are having a home football game against SMU on September 11th and I came across the rolling memorial on your website. The truck looks amazing and is sure to be something our fans would love to see. I would like to talk to you about the possibility of having your truck on display at our stadium for our game on September 11th. Please give me a call at your earliest convenience to discuss things further. Thanks. Jessica Jessica Burnham Assistant Director of Sports Marketing TCU Box 297600 Fort Worth, TX 76129 Available on Request to John&Amy Only! |
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Subject: Add_Thanks_to_911 was sent an email from a trucker friend with a link to the rolling tribute, I think it is great. I will forward it to everyone I know, I will also check back to see if there is a link to send donations. thanx again and keep up the good work. steve |
| Subject: Add_Thanks_to_911 hi my name is stacy courneya and i do car shows threw out the year and our next one is in August on the 29th that is a sunday. The show is held in Burton Michigan. When i seen your truck i fell in love with it. Iam glad to see that someone will try to honor the ones that were lost for a long time to come. What iam asking of you is if you would be intrested in coming to our car show. We also have trucks and all cars there. I think it will be great to have something like what you have done involved with our show. Please take this into concideration. thank you so much. Stacy Courneya Mid Michigan Mopar Enth. Any questions please contact me. **Email address is on Request John&Amy Only** |
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Hello Very Special People, I am from West Orange, NJ, home of the Eagle Rock Reservation 911 Memorial, (A wonderful site). Photo's of your truck were sent to me by email by a friend. My husband and I are cubmasters of West Orange Pack 106 and also involved with Northern New Jersey Council Orange Mountain District. I was dreaming that you would come to Eagle Rock Reservation one day to pay tribute to so many lives that were lost in this area. Your truck would move this neighborhood like never before. What an inspiration. Someone who didn't know the son, or daughter, or wife or husband, or father or mother of someone they loved and their name was put upon your truck. How special and touched they would feel to see such a sight. I know you must be so very busy but I hope one day you will come to West Orange, NJ and visit us with your special gift not only for the hurting in this area but for the cub scouts of Orange Mountain, many of whom saw the towers falling. God Bless You! You are Wonderful With Love, Cathy Lee |
| Subject: Add_Thanks_to_911 I can't tell you what it means to see that true Americans are still standing proud and refuse to let our memories die of that dreadful day. This is a beautiful tribute to those who gave their lives that day. I have never felt such fear as when I was watching the TV that morning and saw the second plane fly into the trade towers. I hope to meet you or see the truck someday. I want my grandchildren to see the wonderful thing you've done. Sincerely, Kalyn Thomas |
| Subject: Add_Thanks_to_911 Thank you so much for your memorable tribute to those who lost their lives on 9-11. It will be etched forever in my mind and heart. Karen Crawford Perras Sr. Consultant Around The Clock Compliance |
| Subject: Add_Thanks_to_911 The Rig is possibly the most patriotic symbol I've ever seen, it's purely a tribute to all that perished in the 9-11 tragedy, keep it "ROLLING" and thanks much. Dick Seebode |
| Subject: Add_Thanks_to_911 We just passed this truck last week while on our way to Indiana. We were meeting our son who is stationed at Ft. Campbell Ky, and recently spent a yr. in Iraq. It is awesome to see the love showed by the people who created this design and there dedication to those that were lost. It mean't alot to us to be able to actual see it. Thank you ! It was a thrill. The Detweilers |
| Subject: Add_Thanks_to_911 Thought you'd like to see my bike. I emailed these folks with the truck about the bike hoping we could get together somehow. Anyway, here's the web site for the bike... Thanks Chip Hawkins |
| Subject: Add_Thanks_to_911 Dear John Holmgren, I am writing to you on behalf of ARD German Televsion. We are a German television network, and our US bureau is located in Washington D.C. We saw your website and your rolling memorial truck and we find it a great tribute to the American people and your country. We would like to portrait your truck and your story to our viewers in Germany. Would you grant us an interview and will you be on the east coast any time soon? We can come and meet you should you be along the east coast. I look forward hearing from you. Please feel free to contact us at 1-800-589-7680 or 1-202-298-6535. With kind regards, Jordana Adams |
| Subject: Add_Thanks_to_911 I visited in Garden City Kansas, we are sooo out in the middle of no where we don't often get the privlige of such events. Thank You we think what you're doing is GREAT. we CAN'T FORGET! Sandy |
| Subject: Add_Thanks_to_911 We just received an email that showed the work you had done on your truck. What you have done is truly an inspiration, and a wonderful memorial and tribute to all those who lost there lives on that terrible day, As Canadians , we do not know what it is like to go through this, but our wishes and prayers are with each and every one of you. Sincerly, Goerge, Linda, and Bree |
| Subject: Add_Thanks_to_911 Hi - I have to say you have done a wonderful thing to carry on the 9/11. Your truck pictures I have seen are great. Makes me proud to be a American and I also pray for all of our troops to come home safely. Please keep the truck rolling it means a lot. Teri T. from Rochester ,Mn |
| Subject: Add_Thanks_to_911 Your site was sent to us a couple of months ago, and I have tried every avenue, trying to find out if the Memorial Truck would be coming to NW Georgia, or nearby. Please get back to us. Their efforts make us so proud !! Wes and Kim Houston P.S.We understand they hocked the farm for this project. Is there a place where folks can contribute toward the payments? God Bless Them. |
| Subject: Add_Thanks_to_911 I really appreciate this site. It is a beautiful way to remember our fellow americans who have fought and died in this war. It was a really terrible tragedy for those who have lost to go through. My hat goes off to those of you that saved as many as you could. You are also our heroes. May god bless each and every one of you. There is another song that many need to think about too, and it is the one by She' Daisy "Come Home Soon." We need to pray that the ones that are fighting now will really come home soon. Many thanks for the special memories you have given to everyone by this memorial. Sincerely Vivian Bozeman of Lexington, Ga. |
| Subject: Add_Thanks_to_911 Hi, My name is Jenny Harrison and although I had luckily no connection with any person so tragically affected by the horrific events of 9/11 from here in Australia, I was working at the time in a small westerly town in South Australia and the whole office stood still just horrified by what was going on in your country in front of our eyes. It just never seemed possible that such an act could be perpetrated against innocent people in the name of religion! Although it came out later that some Australians were among those lost, I truly think more than just lives were lost. I believe that innocence and trust in fellow human kind was if not lost, than sorely tried and this was not God's plan for us as preached in what ever religion you follow. Although I do not know the Tenants of all religions , I am positive that the sanctity of human life is paramount to all. My heart goes out to all who lost their lives on that tragic day, and to the many families affected in any way by this event, and my prayers are with them always. I want to say a special WEll DONE to the couple who have produced this rolling tribute to all the victims, and to let them know it is seen in many parts of the world, so in some small way it is getting the message of peace and hope out to the world. Yours in faith, Jenny Harrison Adelaide, South Australia |
| Subject: Add_Thanks_to_911 Hi. Not sure if this is the exact truck I saw parked at the walmart in st.croix falls,wi on 10/10/04. What an absolute beautiful tribute this is. I am writing as my aunt was part of a committe to make a tribute quilt. The quilt will be on display at turtle lake school on 10/16 and 10/17 there is also a train show going on there too. The quilt will be part of a memorial to be placed at ground zero behind glass. I thought maybe you may be interested in seeing it and also bringing the rolling memorial along for people to see. There will be victims families there also to see the quilt. again it will be at turtle lake school in turtle lake,wi on 10/16 and 10/17/04 . thanks! jennifer roettger |
| Subject: Add_Thanks_to_911 Hi. Not sure if this is the exact truck I saw parked at the walmart in st.croix falls,wi on 10/10/04. What an absolute beautiful tribute this is. I am writing as my aunt was part of a committe to make a tribute quilt. The quilt will be on display at turtle lake school on 10/16 and 10/17 there is also a train show going on there too. The quilt will be part of a memorial to be placed at ground zero behind glass. I thought maybe you may be interested in seeing it and also bringing the rolling memorial along for people to see. There will be victims families there also to see the quilt. again it will be at turtle lake school in turtle lake,wi on 10/16 and 10/17/04 . thanks! jennifer roettger |
| Subject: Add_Thanks_to_911 I would like to commend you on your wonderful efforts, hard work, well spent money, kind compassion, heart feltness, and everything in the making of this truck. I was amazed when I recieved it in my e-mail. Then having gone to the site, even more amazed. It is great to see someone not think of making a profit but only want to do something great in the memory of those whom have lost their lives on 9/11. I wish the government and state could do the same when they finally decide what to place in the replacement where the buildings once stood tall. To put aside themselves and the all mighty dollar. To think only of the one's whom lost their lives that dreadful day. You have done a wonderful thing here!!! I hope you continue to keep your truck rolling for the world to see! Do you accept donations if people would like to help you pay for the loan you had to take out to do this wonderful thing?? I would be honored to send a donation. May God Bless you and yours always!!! ===== Don't argue with an idiot; people watching may not be able to tell the difference. ~Chippy~ |
| Subject: Add_Thanks_to_911 Hi, My name is Ed Caudill. I am a third year Trustee at M.A.C.S. (Military and Civilian Society). I am also retired Navy(20 yrs). I have contacted John several times to get him to come down to St. Marys, GA. to show his truck and to raise some money for him as well as our organization. He has agreed to do this, but I have been unable to get back in touch with him. We are going to advertise this event which will take place the 13th of Nov 2004. I just need to get in touch with him so we can go forth with the media. Thanks for any help you can provide. Ed Caudill. Cell # **witheld- will furnish upon contact with John & Amy**. |
| Subject: Add_Thanks_to_911 Can you please have John & Amy contact me? I have a way to pay off their rig. Thanks. C. Messineo **email not published, will furnish upon request by John & Amy** |