| Patriot Guard Riders,
FINAL ITINERARY
SATURDAY MORNING: Ride in to the Assembly Point. If you want to ride in with a group, follow this thread and contact any of the ride organizers for more information.
0800 Assembly point opens
Assembly Point:
American Legion Post 359: Post 359 will offer a $4.00, All-U-Can-Eat Breakfast
4826 Frederick Blvd.
St. Joseph, MO 64506
0900: Mission Briefing and Equipment check. Flags out. Form up for ride
0915: Ride to Word of Life Church, Riverside Road at Cook Road, St. Joseph, MO.
Route: East from American Legion on Frederick Avenue to Riverside Road. North on Riverside Road to Word of Life Church.
0930: On station.
1100: Funeral begins.
We will also take part in the Escort Ride from the church to the cemetery at White Cloud, KS following the funeral. Details to follow.
SAFETY
Ride safely; everyone goes home at the end of the Mission.
Remember the basics: hydration and protection from the sun. We will be standing on 20 acres of asphalt in Missouri in July. The weather forecast is for a high of 91, with SSW winds gusting 15-29 mph. There is also a 25% chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Plan accordingly.
Soldiers Angels have graciously volunteered to provide bottled water for this Mission. Thanks to Debby and all the Angels!
COMMAND AND SIGNAL
Big Dog is the Ride Captain for this Mission. S/C Bill "WHR2ND" Richart may attend this Mission, depending on his availability. Any other R/C or S/C that attends, please find Big Dog at the Assembly Point.
Refer any reporters to Big Dog.
Big Dog's cell number: (816) 262-4986. Contact me if you run into any problems or if any Rider is injured.
MISCELLANEOUS
BRING YOUR BIG FLAGS.
Missouri is a "helmet state". If you are riding in from out of state, don't forget your skid lid.
This is solemn business we are on. Remember to maintain a properly respectful demeanor ("proper military bearing"). We will honor the US flag, PFC Bradbury, and PFC Bradbury's family with hand salutes. If you are not comfortable with a salute, please place your hand over your heart when honoring the Flag and PFC Bradbury's casket.
All updates and changes will be posted to this thread.
I look forward to seeing you all Saturday; I only wish it were under happier circumstances.
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Knees in the breeze,
Big Dog out.
IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 596-06
June 23, 2006
DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the death of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. They died on June 21 in Naray, Afghanistan.
Killed were:
Pfc. Brian J. Bradbury, 22, of Saint Joseph, Mo., died in the vicinity of Naray, Afghanistan, when he encountered enemy forces using small arms fire and rocket-propelled grenades during combat operations. Bradbury was assigned to the 71st Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort Drum, N.Y.
Staff Sgt. Heathe N. Craig, 28, of Severn, Md., died when his UH-60 helicopter hoist malfunctioned while attempting to evacuate Pfc. Bradbury during combat operations. Craig was assigned to the 159th Air Ambulance Medical Company, Wiesbaden, Germany.
The incident is under investigation.
Media with questions about Bradbury can contact the 10th Mountain Division Public Affairs Office at (315) 772-7634.
Media with questions about Craig can contact the 1st Armored Division Public Affairs Office at 011-49-611-705-4862/4859. |