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Note: This is a multi-part mission that will require PGR presence at multiple times & locations.
Folks, let’s have a GREAT turnout and show our support for the family of this fallen hero who died as a result of wounds sustained on Aug 2 when his unit encountered enemy small arms fire in Baghdad, Iraq
Ride Captains: Ray “Preacher” Butler (512)556-3008, Fred Ybanez (254)702-7296 and Bill Maggard (254) 368-0882.
Concept and intent of the operation: In order to fulfill the wishes of the family and fully honor SPC Kubic, the Patriot Guard Riders will participate in numerous escort and honor ceremonies at the request of the Kubic family, starting on Friday, 12 August 2006 and extending to 15 August 2006:
1) Friday, 11 August 2006 at 2030 (8:30 pm) hours an honor escort of 10- 12 Riders will present itself at Austin Bergstrom International Airport, Delta Airlines cargo terminal to serve as the honor escort as the remains are transported from Austin to Heritage Funeral Home in Harker Heights, Texas. See below for staging time, location and time-line.
2) Monday, 14 August 2006 at 1030 (10:30 am) hours selected members of the Centex PGR will present themselves at Heritage Funeral Home in order to honor SPC Cubic and make a flag/flower presentation to the Kubic family during a private viewing.
3) Monday, 14 August 2006 at 1900 (7:00 pm) hours the patriot Guard Riders will attend a Rosary Service in support of SPC Kubic, his family and close friends at Heritage Funeral Home in Harker Heights, Texas. At the request of the family, the PGR will establish a cordon of flags near the entrance of the funeral home with an additional contingent of 6-10 riders inside the foyer with flags during the arrival of participants and will remain on station until the family departs following the service. See below for staging time, location and time-line.
4) Tuesday, 15 August 2006 at 1100 (11:00 am) hours the Patriot Guard Riders will form a cordon of flags during at St. Paul Chong Hasang Catholic Church in Harker Heights, Texas, preform escort of SPC Kubic from Heritage Funeral Home to the Church, escort the funeral procession from the church to Texas Veterans Cemetary in Killeen, Texas and honor SPC Cubic during the military ceremony and internment. See below for staging time, location and time-line.
PGR Staging Location and Times:
1) Friday, 11 August 2006, Escort Mission: Staging time is 1730-1830 (5:30 pm – 6:30 pm) at the Mickey’s convenience store located on the northwest corner of the intersection of Elm Road and TX Hwy 195 (South Fort Hood Street) in Killeen, Texas. KSU at 1830 hours enroute to Austin/Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA) located at 3600 Presidential Boulevard, Austin, Texas. Mission RC is Steve Cole.
2) Monday, 14 August 2006, Rosary Service: Staging time is 1715-1815 (5:15 pm-6:15 pm) at Kay’s Motorcycle Mania located at 103 South Main Street in Nolanville, Texas off US Hwy 190. Fuel for arriving PGR may be purchased at one of two service stations co-located at the Nolanville exit within 1/10th mile of Kay’s. KSU at 1815 hours enroute to Heritage Funeral Home located at 425 East Central Texas Expressway in Harker Heights, Texas. Mission RC is Fred Ybannez.
3) Tuesday, 15 August 2006, Funeral Service and Internment: Staging time is 0915-1045 (9:30 am-10:45 am) at Kay’s Motorcycle Mania located at 103 South Main Street in Nolanville, Texas off US Hwy 190. Fuel for arriving PGR may be purchased at one of two service stations co-located at the Nolanville exit within 1/10th mile of Kay’s. KSU at 1045 hours enroute to St. Paul Chong Hasang Catholic Church located at 1000 E. FM 2410 (Corner of FM 2410 and Verna Lee) in Harker Heights, Texas. Mission RC’s are Ray Butler and Bill Maggard.
Mission Time-Lines:
1) Friday, 11 August 2006 - Escort Mission:
1730-1830: Stage at Mickey’s Convenience Store, TX Hwy 195 and Elms Road
1830-2000: Enroute to Austin/Bergstrom International Airport
2000-2100: Link-up with Kubic family, Military Honors Team, Heritage Funeral Home Director and recovery of SPC Kubic at Delta Airlines cargo terminal.
2100-2230: Enroute to Heritage Funeral Home in Harker Heights, Texas with police escort.
2300: End of Mission.
2) Monday, 14 August 2006, Rosary Service:
1715-1815: Stage at Kay’s Motorcycle Mania located at 103 South Main Street in Nolanville, Texas off US Hwy 190.
1815-1830: Enroute to Heritage Funeral Home located at 425 East Central Texas Expressway in Harker Heights, Texas.
1830-complete (approx. 2030 hours): Flag cordon at Heritage Funeral Home for the Rosary Service
3) Tuesday, 15 August 2006, Funeral Service and Internment:
0915-1045: Stage at Kay’s Motorcycle Mania located at 103 South Main Street in Nolanville, Texas off US Hwy 190.
1015-1030: RC Bill Maggard with Honors Detail of 110-12 riders depart Kay’s Motorcycle Mania enroute to Heritage Funeral Home for escort duty.
1030-1100: RC Bill Maggard and Honors Detail link-up and stage with the Kubic Family and Funeral Hearse.
1045-1100: KSU of PGR from Kay’s Motorcycle Mania with RC Ray Butler leading enroute to St. Paul Chong Hasang Catholic Church in Harker Heights, Texas.
1100-1120: KSU of RC Bill Maggard and Honors Detail at Heritage Funeral Home enroute to St. Paul Chong Hasang Catholic Church in Harker Heights, Texas.
1100-1120: PGR establishes flag cordon at St. Paul Chong Hasang Catholic Church in Harker Heights, Texas.
1130-1230: Funeral Mass
1145-1200: KSU of RC Bill Maggard and the advance flag detail to Texas Veterans Cemetary in Killeen, Texas.
1200-1230: Advance flag detail establishes flag cordon at Texas Veterans Cemetary.
1230-1245: Honor’s Detail (10 PGR) with flags form honor cordon for the casket up-laod at St. Paul Chong Hasang Catholic Church.
1245-1300: KSU of PGR main body at St. Paul Chong Hasang Catholic Church enroute to Texas Veterans Cemetary in Killeen, Texas.
1300-complete (approx. 1430 hours): Military Funeral Ceremony and Internment at Texas Veterans Cemetary.
Note: An after-mission meet & greet will be held at Boston’s Restaurant in Killeen, Texas from 1530 until y’all all get tire and go home. Boston’s has offered all PGR a 10% discount on entrees and will provide some free finger foods and non-alcoholic beverages.
Weather: It will be Texas HOT for each mission, with highs expected near 102 degrees, partly cloudy skies and a 40% chance of isolated T-storms, so it will be HOT and HUMID.
Hydration starts before participating in any mission. Prepare yourself the day before by drinking plenty of liquids the day before. Bring lots of water on your bike/cage and stay hydrated. If you wait until you are thirsty to drink, you’ve waited too long and are in danger of heat injury. Some water will be provided by Dorothee Ingram (we will pass the hat to help her recoup her expenses) at each mission site.
Safety: Four separate Law Enforcement entities will provide escort during some mission phase. Therefore, it is not necessary for anyone to block traffic on their own. This practice is illegal. Thus, we will respect the laws of Texas and each community we pass through. Road Guards will be selected at each staging site prior to KSU to assist LEO’s as needed.
Stand Tall and Silent,
David A David, Sr. AKA Double D
Texas State Captain
No. 754-06 IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug 07, 2006
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier
who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Brian J. Kubik, 20, of Harker Heights, Texas, died on Aug 5 in
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Landstuhl, Germany, of injuries suffered on
Aug 2 when his unit encountered enemy small arms fire in Baghdad, Iraq. Kubik
was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat
Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.
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