The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to participate in the 2008 Veterans Stand Down at the Post Falls National Guard Armory.
It is a "hand up ... not a hand out"; a one day Stand Down for veterans who need help or are homeless.
Please note that this is a two-phase HOTH mission, with the first phase taking place on 6 Sept, and the second on 13 Sept.
Phase One:
“FILL OUR TRUCK”
The Idaho Patriot Guard Riders are requesting your support by collecting non-perishable food donations for the “North Idaho Veterans 2008 Stand Down”.
6 September 2008
Super 1 Parking Lot
305 West Kathleen
(corner of US 95 and Kathleen)
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
8:00 a.m. to 12: p.m.
“Providing Idaho Veterans
A Hand UP – not a Hand OUT !”
If you have some time on September 6th, please drop by to support this effort and perhaps make a donation!
Phase Two:
Veteran’s Stand Down
Saturday, 13 Sept 08
Staging: Road House Cycles
1640 East Schneidmiller Avenue
Post Falls, Idaho
Time: 0615 (6:15 am)
PreMission Briefing: 0630 (6:30 am)
KSU: 0645 (6:45 am)
Mission Location: Idaho National Guard Armory
5555 East Seltice Way
Post Falls, Idaho
Upon arrival a flag line will be formed honoring our local veterans. When the opening ceremonies begin, the flag-line will be dismissed. Those wishing to go, may at this time; others who wish to assist in distributing food, toiletries, etc, park vehicles, and assist wherever we are needed, will be free to do so.
For our homeless veterans, there will be clothing, food, medical assistance, haircuts, showers, service providers will be available and brunch will be served 8 am - 1pm.
This mission will be supported by the Washington Patriot Guard Riders.
Ride Captains for both phases are Pam Moist and Mary Matthews (“The Renegades”). They can be reached at pnm06@juno.com, or 208.699.5876.
Shane "Desert Doc" Leiser
MSgt, USAF, IDMT (Retired)
Independent Duty Medic
Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran
Idaho State Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
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