SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 28, 2008 – RALSTON, NEBRASKA
Fallen Heroes and Families Appreciation Day, September 28
On Sunday, September 28, 2008, from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. in Independence Square, the City of Ralston will be hosting a Fallen Heroes and Families Appreciation Day. The day will focus on the sacrifices of our service members who have died over the past few years in various wars and conflicts around the world protecting our freedoms. In addition to the sacrifices of the service members, the City will recognize the families for their role in their service members' lives and the support they provided which allowed their loved ones to serve.
All families of service members from Nebraska are invited to this special day. Besides being a day of appreciation, this will allow families who have experienced a loss as the result of the war to come together for support and sharing.
During the ceremony, the names of the service members will be read and a bell will be struck in their honor by our own PGR member Jack Kaufmann. The public is invited to attend and share this day as well as show support to the families.
The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited by the City of Ralston to participate in this event. This is a good opportunity for the PGR to be able to continue to honor and respect the families of our Fallen Warriors.
STAGE LOCATION: Ralston, Nebraska, 72nd and Harrison, NW corner, in the shopping mall parking lot behind the Tobacco for Less service station on the corner.
(South bound 72nd Street: enter before you get to Harrison. Northbound 72nd Street: turn West on Harrison then Right into the lot. East bound Harrison: Turn into lot at break in center island on the West edge of the shopping mall at about 73rd street)
STAGE TIME: 11:30 RIDERS MEETING: 12:30
CLUTCHES OUT: 12:45 ARRIVAL: 1pm
Ride Captain: To be announced
Eastern Region Assistant State Captain: Chuck Sohm, 402-306-7860 nepgrchuck@cox.net
Scott Knudsen
Nebraska State Captain
Patriot Guard Riders
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