Patriot Guard Riders

Thanks form JB

jayhill111 — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:32:00 GMT

Patriot Riders:

Like so many others, I have lost many friends and colleagues in the current conflicts; you have been there for every funeral service-- My first, I remember standing in formation, trying to be strong and look tough, as you all filed in quietly across the street and presented your flags-- I was overwhelmed at the honor of that--- the quiet and remote show of support--no--much more than that--- the show of UNION with us. We, the military, are the wall of protection for the USA, but every now and then when we honor a fallen teammate we want just for a second to be human, vulnerable, and grieving. It is such an honor to know that when we are in that momentary state, you are there in the defensive perimeter to allow us, just for a moment, to let down our guard. At my first CONUS funeral, I remember feeling just that when I saw you file in across the street. You got it-- I can let down for just a moment. Then recover, and get back in the fight.

Thanks-

NEVER TOO EARLY TO MAIL 2

jayhill111 — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 09:21:00 GMT

NEVER TOO EARLY TO MAIL

OVERSEAS HOLIDAY MAILING DATES SET
It’s never too early to begin planning for overseas holiday mailings. And with thousands of American troops and civilians stationed around the world, the coming weeks will be a busy time for mailing international and military parcels, cards and packages.

To ensure delivery of holiday cards and packages by Dec. 25 to military APO/FPO addresses overseas, the Postal Service recommends that mail for service members be sent no later than the military mailing deadlines. For example, the recommended mailing date for the most economical postage to overseas military installations, including Iraq and Afghanistan, is Nov. 13.

MILITARY MAILING DEADLINES

Military Mail Addressed To:	Express Mail Military Service (EMMS) note1	First-Class Mail Letters and Cards	Priority Mail	Parcel Airlift Mail (PAL) note 2	Space Available Mail (SAM) note 3	Parcel Post
APO/FPO AE ZIPs 090-092	Dec-18	Dec-11	Dec-11	Dec-4	Nov-28	Nov-13
APO/FPO AE ZIP 093	N/A	Dec-4	Dec-4	Dec-1	Nov-21	Nov-13
APO/FPO AE ZIPs 094-098	Dec-18	Dec-11	Dec-11	Dec-4	Nov-28	Nov-13
APO/FPO AA ZIP 340	Dec-18	Dec-11	Dec-11	Dec-4	Nov-28	Nov-13
APO/FPO AP ZIPs 962-966	Dec-18	Dec-11	Dec-11	Dec-4	Nov-28	Nov-13

note 1: EMMS: Express Mail Military Service is available to selected military post offices. Check with your local Post Office to determine if this service is available to your APO/FPO of address.

note 2: PAL is a service that provides air transportation for parcels on a space-available basis. It is available for Parcel Post items not exceeding 30 pounds in weight or 60 inches in length and girth combined. The applicable PAL fee must be paid in addition to the regular surface rate of postage for each addressed piece sent by PAL service.

note 3: SAM parcels are paid at the Parcel Post postage rate with maximum weight and size limits of 15 pounds and 60 inches in length and girth combined. SAM parcels are first transported domestically by surface and then to overseas destinations by air on a space-available basis.

“Mailing holiday gifts to service members early will help ensure that a piece of home arrives in plenty of time to make the celebration complete,” said Pranab Shah, vice president and managing director, Global Business.

To help the families and friends of U.S. military personnel, the Postal Service offers a discount on its largest Priority Mail Flat Rate box. And flat-rate boxes are free at any Post Office, or can be ordered online at The Postal Store. Postage, labels, and customs forms can be printed online any time using Click-N-Ship.

USPS also continues to show support to those serving in the armed forces by offering free Military Care Kits, designed specifically for military families sending packages overseas. The mailing kits can be ordered by phone by calling 1-800-610-8734 and asking for the Care Kit. Each kit includes two “America Supports You” large Priority Mail Flat-Rate boxes, four medium-sized Priority Mail Flat-Rate boxes, six Priority Mail labels, one roll of Priority Mail tape, and six customs forms with envelopes.

Mail addressed to military post offices overseas is subject to certain conditions or restrictions regarding content, preparation and handling. APO/FPO addresses generally require customs forms.

Bassman and Marines from Camp Lejeune NC

jayhill111 — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:31:00 GMT

My husband – Dean Robinson aka Bassman – AL PGR member and Ride Captain - is retired from the US Army, a civilian contractor working for the government, a HERO in my books. He is currently embedded with a group of Marines from Camp Lejeune stationed in the Helmand Province – Combat Outpost Xxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Afghanistan. He sent me these pictures this morning of his “group”. The PRG flag they are holding is the very same flag that Rob and I fly on the back of our bike on PGR missions and these fine gentlemen were so excited about it being at their camp. I just wanted to share with you these photos.

PGR Flag from The Dalles Oregon to Camp Clark Afghanistan

jayhill111 — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:57:00 GMT

June 2009, local Patriot Guard Riders hosted a visitation at the Oregon Veterans Home in The Dalles, Oregon.

One of our Riders from Goldendale, Washington had been assigned, as a civilian with the Corp of Engineers to Afghanistan. While he was home on leave our signed PGR flag was given to him to present to his unit. In October the flag from the Mid Columbia was presented at Camp Clark, Khost Afghanistan, just 10 miles from the Pakistan border. (Scott is 2nd from left, top row)

PGR Garage Sale 2008

jayhill111 — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:07:00 GMT

As we accessorize and customize our bikes we all end up with a garage full of parts that collect dust and take up space. We can't bring ourselves to get rid of these items, but we have no good use for them and may never need them again. Well, the PGR now has a need for those items. We need you to go through your garage and DONATE all of your good, clean, unwanted motorcycle accessories/parts to the PGR. We will sell these items on eBay and all proceeds (sales less shipping costs) will be used for the Legal Defense Fund. Motorcycle parts/accessories include pegs, seats, lights, handle bars, grips, kickstands, sissie bars, luggage, bags, mirrors, etc...

Please follow the simple steps listed below should you choose to participate in this event.

Ship your donated item to:

PGR Garage Sale
C/O BTC
900 N. East Ave.
Panama City, Florida 32401

Include a description with all pertinent info such as Part #, Make, Model, and Year if the item is bike specific.

Please include your name and email address as we will email you a receipt for your tax deductible donation. It will be up to each individual contributor to list the value of the donated item(s) on each receipt when received.

Should you have any questions that are specific to this fund raising event please email them to: pgrldfgaragesale@gmail.com

The link to the garage sale on ebay is: http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZpgr_garagesale2008