Final Itinerary Update

Service Date: 12-15-06

Services will be held at St Vincent De Paul Church, 9100 93rd Ave N, Brooklyn Park MN 55445

Final Staging will be at Advent Lutheran Church, 9475 Jefferson Hwy, Maple Grove, MN, 55369

While the addresses are different cities the two churches are right next door to each other. We will walk from the Advent Lutheran Church to St Vincent's.

Advent Lutheran Church will be providing coffee at the initial staging area -St Joseph's (New Hope) will be providing Hot Choc mix and baked treats -St Vincent's will have the East Meeting Room open to us with a bathroom, warming area, and coffee. We will have our own entrance so won't interrupt the family.

There is a school attached to St Vincent's and they are tentatively planning to have the school children form a flag line out towards the

exit as the hearse departs for Fort Snelling. We have invited the

school children to stand in line with us as well.

The church is expecting 700-800 people to be attending.

We will also have a number of friends standing the honor line with us from some local Legion Posts. Please make a point of thanking for their help and past military service.

Because the children will be standing with us have any patches that may be inappropriate for young children covered.

The long range weather forecast is for 39 degrees and partly cloudy.

We do have a bike parking area at the church approved if you plan to

ride that day. In all cases… safety is our first consideration. If

the conditions are risky DO NOT bring your bike. We do not want a special mission for a fallen PGR member.

From North or South Hwy 169 (North of I-694) At the stop light for 93rd Ave/Hwy 30 turn west

Travel approximately ½ mile

At the stop light for Jefferson Highway, turn right (North)

Travel approximately 1/3 mile

Turn left into Advent Lutheran Church

Remember to plan your travel time accordingly with metro area rush hour traffic.

I-94 East to Brooklyn Park is very heavy

I-694 West to Brooklyn Park is moderate

Hwy 169 North to I-394 is heavy

Hwy 169 North of I-394 is moderate to light Hwy 169 South of Elk River is heavy

0730 – Staging area opens at Advent Lutheran Church, 9475 Jefferson Hwy, Maple Grove, MN, 55369

0810 – Pre-Mission Briefing

0815 – Depart to St Vincent De Paul Church and set up honor line

0845 - Casket arrives at Church

0900 - Family visitation

0930 - Public visitation

1100 - Funeral service

1230 – Approximate end of service

Internment is at Fort Snelling and the family has not invited us to attend.

For those who wish to have lunch as a group there is an American Legion Post at 260 4th Ave Se, Osseo, MN. We will go there directly from the mission.

Bring a 3x5 foot flag and pole, dress appropriately for the weather (we will be outdoors for +3 hours), bring water and food if necessary.

We must be self-sufficient.

Doug Bley
NW Metro Ride Captain
Patriot Guard Riders

My sincerest and deepest sympathies to the family of  Pfc. Nicholas D. Turcotte

O Lord, into your hands, we humbly entrust our brother.
In this life you embraced him with your tender love;
deliver him now from every evil and bid him enter eternal rest.

Amen

My most sincere condolences to the family and friends of Pfc Nicholas Turcotte at the loss of your loved one. He will be missed by his brothers in arms as well. Another brave Minnesota warrior has fallen, and leaves an empty place in all your hearts, but his memory lives on. Know that he has joined the ranks of the finest men, that have gone before. He is a true American hero. Stand down Pfc. Turcotte, your mission is done. Rest now in God's hands.

                         Jim Lewis
                       St. Paul, MN
                     RVN 68-69 Army