Patriot Guard:

This is the mission update for the Patriot Guard Mission to honor Spc. Robert E. Drawl, Jr., 21, Alexandria, Virginia who gave all on 19 August, 2006.

THERE ARE SOME MINOR DETAILS TO BE IRONED OUT, BUT THIS WILL ALLOW FOR SCHEDULING PURPOSES FOR RIDERS.

28 August 2006: Corridor of Flags at 0900 hours

Services are on 28 August, 2006; at 1000 hrs

Exiting Corridor of Flags for transfer to limo and family exiting after service

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Community

1427 W. Braddock

Alexandria, VA 22302

Interment at Arlington National Cemetery - 1300 hours

Ride Captains:

Your Lead Ride Captain for this mission   is Susan Teachey (Susie-Q), who can be reached on her cell at 571-436-4279. Co-Captain assigned is Dan Forth, email:  thepowderriverfarrier@yahoo.com

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Weather: The current weather forecast for Alexandria/Arlington, Virginia on 28 August 2006 is sunny and 87˚ with a 30% chance of afternoon thundershowers.

Dress cool and comfy, Iron Horses if you can. Bring flag poles & flags if you've got them; flags on bikes would be great. If you are not on your bike, cars are welcome, bring all the extra flags you’ve got.

Staging Site & Time: At 0845 hrs at Scottish Rite Temple, 1430 W Braddock Rd, Alexandria, VA 22302.

Here is a link to a map to the church http://www.google.com/maps?hl=en&lr=&q=blessed+sacrament+catholic+community&near=Alexandria,+VA&cid=0,0,17859362397673768092&ie=UTF8&ll=38.826468,-77.08213&spn=0.00886,0.019956&om=1

All bikes will present a uniform appearance as we ride from the staging area to the cemetery in a staggered formation. Anyone not able to stage should meet at the ANC parking lot. You will see us arrive - please call the Ride Captain to confirm if anyone will be waiting at ANC.

Please remember that our mission is to respect and honor this fallen soldier and his family. Stand tall and proud as we salute this hero and his family for their great sacrifice!!!

My condolences to the Drawl family.

This hero will not be forgotten.

Please forward my condolences to the family, and if they have any photos and info on Robert  that I can ad to his tribute page to please send them to me..   It is my mission to help people remember who this hero is.

You're also welcome to email me some of the PGR Mission photos to ad.  q@IraqWarHeroes.com 

I wish all the riders a safe ride and a good mission.

I thank you all for supporting our fallen heroes and their families.

Q

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I Remember You

When I walk into my church,
free and without fear,
I remember you.

When I see children playing in the school yard,
girls and boys of all kinds,
I remember you.

When I see families working together,
regardless of religion or nationality,
I remember you.

When I go to sleep
without worry for my family's safety,
I remember you.

When I see our flag waving in front of my home,
and when I can salute that flag without fear of reprisal,
I remember you.

When I remember you,
I think of the sacrifices you made so I could have these things.
I think of your commitment and your service
beyond mere duty.
I think of all that you have given
so that I and those whom I love can be free.

When I pray at night and give thanks
for the blessings God has given,
I remember you.

© By Mary Kay Glunt