Updated 26 Jul 09 1405 edt S Sturgis
updated 30 JUL 09 0952 hrs pdt towman95

Part 1 - Arrival - Monday, 27 July 2009

The family of Army CPL Benjamin S. Kopp has asked for the presents of the Patriot Guard Ben who 21 years old, of Rosemount, MN.; assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Benning, GA.; died 18 July 2009 at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington of wounds sustained 10 July 2009 in Helmand province, Afghanistan, when insurgents attacked his unit using small arms fire.

This will be a multi-part mission spanning over the next week or so.

We need a flag line on Monday 27 Jul 09 for this returning hero that has given his all for us.

Location: Holman Field
Holman Field
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Staging location: Is in the parking lot across the street (Airport Drive) from Holman Field. Cages/Autos need to park on the dirt end of the lot to leave the parking closest to the building open for families so they don't need to walk to far. Bikes will be directed when they arrive (looking to get them in the fenced area behind Bike parking. We need to keep our parking really tight and keep clear of right in front of the buildings. <script></script>

Schedule:
Monday, 27 July 2009
1300 – Staging Opens (if you can come any time between 1350 & 1400, please do)
To Be Determined (TBD) – Est. dismiss
All times are estimated and subject to change; always check the calendar for changes prior to leaving for this or any mission.



Part 2 - Visitation - Friday, 31 July 2009
We need a flag line on Friday 31 July 2009 at the visitation for this hero that has given his all for us. Come when you can, leave when you need to.

Visitation: (Closed to Media)
Location:
Henry W. Anderson Funeral Home
14850 Garrett Ave
Apple Valley, MN 55124
http://tinyurl.com/m7kekz

Staging Location: 
Bogart's/Apple Valley Bowl
14917 Garrett Ave S
Apple Valley, MN

The staging will be on the north side (back side) of the building. There is ample room for bikes & cages, and it is directly across the street from the funeral home. There is construction going on, so bikes, please be careful.

Schedule:
Friday, 31 July 2009
1531 – Staging Opens
1552 - Flagline
1829 – Est. dismiss
All times are estimated and subject to change; always check the calendar for changes prior to leaving for this or any mission.

Bring a 3x5 flag and pole, water, and everything you need to be self sufficient. Dress for the weather, this will be a rain or shine mission. If you need to come in a cage do so, it is more important that you are present than it is to have your bike there.



Part 3 - Memorial Service - Saturday, 01 August 2009

We need a flag line on Saturday 01 Aug 09 at the Memorial Service for this hero that has given his all for us.

Memorial Service: (Open to Media)
Saturday, 01 August 2009
Location:  Rosemount High School Gymnasium
3335 142nd St. W
Rosemount, MN 55068
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Staging location: The South Parking Lot at the High School
It is the south side of the big parking lot directly across from the school

Schedule:
Saturday, 01 August 2009
0925 – Staging Opens
0955 - Flagline
1230 – Est. dismiss
All times are estimated and subject to change; always check the calendar for changes prior to leaving for this or any mission.

Bring a 3x5 flag and pole, water, and everything you need to be self sufficient. Dress for the weather, this will be a rain or shine mission. If you need to come in a cage do so, it is more important that you are present than it is to have your bike there.



George H Winslow, Jr.
507-340-6578
Minnesota Assistant State Captain
Member - Exec Board of Directors
Minnesota Patriot Guard / Patriot Guard Riders




 



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