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firebirdrestore
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DEC 26, 01:04 AM
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Synthesis
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DEC 27, 12:40 PM
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Barbie Porter at the Frazee Forum wrote a quick yet very beautiful article regarding the US Flag that was flown for Tyler.
While each flag represents equality, every flag is not created equally.
Recently the Frazee High School (FHS) hoisted a flag flown aboard a UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopter that participated in a combat mission Nov. 8 out of Forward Operations Base Delta, in Al Kut, Iraq.
Pennsylvania native Sgt. Andrew Weigle sent the flag, asking it be flown at the school before it was presented to FHS senior Tyler Shipman, who was recently diagnosed with a rare, aggressive cancer called synovial sarcoma.
Andrew met Tyler on Pennock's Fiero Forum, a Web site for fans of Pontiac's two-seater built from 1984 to 1988.
Tyler requested help rebuilding his car, which he wants to eventually pass down to his younger brother, Carter.
Andrew understood Tyler's request on many levels - he owns a few Fieros and helped a family member battle cancer.
Andrew offered to help rebuild the car upon his return from Iraq, possibly in January, but his fellow Pennock's Forum members decided the rebuild couldn't wait.
In mid November, Pennock's Forum members from Minnesota, California, Florida and Texas visited Frazee and rebuilt Tyler's Fiero in two days.
Andrew was able to watch the build and grand reveal via the internet, but decided to send Tyler a combat flag for his honorable battle with cancer.
FHS principal Brian Koslofsky said the gift was befitting of the high school senior, as it represents courage and strength.
"We were honored to fly the flag," he added.
The school kept the fact it was flying a very special Old Glory Dec. 14-16 top secret to ensure it would safely be delivered to Tyler and his family, parents Jay and Daneele, and siblings, Carter, 10, Cassidy, 8, and Tiffany, 21.
Two Minnesota Army National Guard Honor Guardsmen, Staff Sgt. Aaron Borgerding and Sgt. Nate Anderson, both of Moorhead, lowered the flag and presented it to FHS Vo Ag teacher Ken Hammer, who had Tyler in many of his classes.
The flag was reportedly given to Tyler by members of his senior class, along with a senior class photograph.
Staff Sgt. Andy Riewer, Frazee, who served in Iraq March 2006-June 2007, said flying a flag during a combat mission is extremely rare.
"It isn't done very often," Riewer said. "And the fact they did that for Tyler (Shipman) is a testament to how they feel about him."
Donations to defray Tyler's medical costs can be made at Frazee's United Community Bank.
A letter . . .
This letter is from Sgt. Andrew Weigle, who sparked the Tyler Shipman Fiero rebuild and recently sent a combat flag to an 18 year old who is battling cancer:
Sadly, I am unable to make it in person, so I send these words instead.
My name is Sergeant Andrew Weigle and I am currently stationed in Al Kut, Iraq with E Company's 1st-150th Assault Helicopter Battalion.
I do not know Tyler (Shipman) or his family personally, nor do I know Frazee directly, but I feel as if I have known both the Shipmans and the town all of my life.
Many of you know who I am through the newspapers in your area and "The Tyler Project" in which my fellow Pontiac Fiero enthusiasts helped rebuild Tyler's 1986 Fiero.
As you know, what started as a simple idea to help out a fellow car enthusiast blossomed into something above and beyond what I envisioned, and as the efforts by other people grew, so did my heart and my pride at being a U.S. soldier.
I saw people I had never met come together with a singular vision to help a complete stranger. I saw a town that I have never been to united by this same vision. I saw many people rally around a local young man known for his good nature, his integrity and his honesty.
I may be in Iraq, but Tyler has shown all of us what true courage is. Smiling in the face of adversity, Tyler has continued to be the same person he was before this all began. He has proven himself to be strong and brave against a challenge that most of us can not imagine facing.
His mother's eloquent words on the Caring Bridge Web site (http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/tylershipman) have given me, and many others an insight into a close knit family affected by an invader. Rather than closing themselves off to deal with this on their own, they have opened their hearts to all of the support and love that a town, a state, a country can give.
I am proud to know Tyler and his family, I am proud to serve, I am proud to protect our freedoms, and I am proud to be an American.
You all have continually proven to me that my efforts in Iraq are not in vain.
A nation's flag can be a powerful symbol of pride; a flag that comes with a story behind it can mean so much more.
On Monday morning, a United States flag was raised above this school, and has proudly flown since then.
This is no ordinary U.S. flag. This flag comes to Frazee from Iraq. It was flown aboard a UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopter on a combat mission on Nov. 8 out of Forward Operations Base Delta, in Al Kut, Iraq.
The school has flown this flag as a favor to me, to show solidarity and support for a young man who has given all of us so much.
I am proud to present this flag to Tyler through my brothers in arms at the Minnesota National Guard center in Detroit Lakes on behalf of the members of Pennock's Fiero Forum, the HHC and A Company 1-150th Air Assault Helicopter Battalion.
It is presented in celebration of Tyler's courage and life.
Thank you, and God Bless.
Andrew Weigle
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lynxer
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DEC 27, 06:18 PM
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Hey guys! Sorry I haven't posted much lately! Ive been watching, but with the college semester coming to an end (finals finals finals) then Christmas and running my coffee business I've been busier than Tiger Woods.
Merry Christmas (belated) to all of you!
I am also a little afraid if I hang out with you guys to much I will wake up one morning addicted to fieros with 3 of them in my driveway  not that it will be a bad thing
I haven't talked to Tyler in a little while I think he has been busy with family/holidays which is expected. I know he is loving the car and so happy to get out and enjoy it!
The day before Christmas some sweet laser cut hood panels came in!!!!!! WOW they look SWEET! Tyler is going to love them! I texted him the other day telling him about it. I think next week we will have to get together and put them on. I haven't looked to close, but do they just slide in? What does it take to instal?
Miss you guys! You will see alot more of me now that school is done for the semester and my next set of classes isn't nearly as rigerous.
I'm watchin craigslist/ebay for that special fiero. By "the Dells" I hope to have a fiero to roll with you guys
-lynxer (nick)
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JohnWPB
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DEC 27, 09:58 PM
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That's awesome Nick! I have to get mine up and running, and would also love to attend the Dell's. I just wish they would do it in Florida this year! LOL
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82-T/A [At Work]
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DEC 29, 01:49 PM
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2.5
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DEC 29, 02:09 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by lynxer:
The day before Christmas some sweet laser cut hood panels came in!!!!!! WOW they look SWEET! Tyler is going to love them! I texted him the other day telling him about it. I think next week we will have to get together and put them on. I haven't looked to close, but do they just slide in? What does it take to instal?
Miss you guys! You will see alot more of me now that school is done for the semester and my next set of classes isn't nearly as rigerous.
I'm watchin craigslist/ebay for that special fiero. By "the Dells" I hope to have a fiero to roll with you guys
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Hey those decklid panels, yeah they are pretty self explanitory. With the deck open the factory ones are removed, I think the custom made ones are installed the same way as the factory ones. I believe those were made by Rich (silver 85 sc) here on the forum. These correct?
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2.5
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DEC 29, 02:11 PM
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Thanks everyone for keeping in touch here with what is going on. I enjoy hearing about it. Great to see Ty is enjoying the car.
I hope to meet Andy (Hulki) someday too. Maybe at the 1st annual carshow in Frazee?
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silver 85 sc
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DEC 29, 08:08 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by lynxer:
The day before Christmas some sweet laser cut hood panels came in!!!!!! WOW they look SWEET! Tyler is going to love them! I texted him the other day telling him about it. I think next week we will have to get together and put them on. I haven't looked to close, but do they just slide in? What does it take to instal?
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Since I haven't had any complaints on them it should be a simple in and out. The last ones I tested were easily fixed with a grinder. Either way, can you let me know what you think I should change? Be sure to peel the pvc off and do something with the cut outs. They should come out easily. I hope Tyler likes them Fred thought he would. I did two dog tags for Tyler too, Fred was going to polish them, hopefully they are there or on the way.
Rich
Rich
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Hulki U. My-BFF
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DEC 30, 08:42 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by 2.5:
Thanks everyone for keeping in touch here with what is going on. I enjoy hearing about it. Great to see Ty is enjoying the car.
I hope to meet Andy (Hulki) someday too. Maybe at the 1st annual carshow in Frazee? |
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Well, as of now I am looking to fly in the 29th of Jan. And once we set a date for the car show in Frazee, nothing will stop me from being there.
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GTGeff
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DEC 30, 10:45 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by Hulki U. My-BFF:
Well, as of now I am looking to fly in the 29th of Jan. And once we set a date for the car show in Frazee, nothing will stop me from being there. |
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Fargo or Minneapolis?
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