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This is the FINAL COORDINATION information for the mission to honor CPT Ian P. Weikel, U.S. Army which is scheduled from 1-2 May 2006.
Please feel free to email me directly if you’re not sure what you should do.
This covers three missions.
1. MOTORCYCLE ONLY ESCORT for CPT Ian P. Weikel’s remains from Dover, AFB to the funeral home in Alexandria, Virginia on 1 May 2006.
2.
U. S. FLAG FORMATION at the funeral home to receive CPT Ian P. Weikel
at the funeral home in Alexandria, Virginia on 1 May 2006 and during
the family viewing in Alexandria, Virginia on 2 May 2006.
3. Motorcycle & 4-wheel Escort from the funeral home to his final resting place in Arlington National Cemetery immediately following the viewing on 2 May 2006.
For Mission#1, Frank “big100hd” Baranyai will lead the mission.
DOVER STAGING AREA
Departure time: 0815 AM to Dover AFB
Denny's Restaurant
1141 N DuPont Hwy
Dover, Delaware 19901
Be
ready to leave the staging area at Denny’s at 0815 AM on 1 May, so get
there early to get the brief. The staging area is in the rear parking
area with overflow at the Boston Market which is next door.
You
are going on a military installation so be ready to show identification
to clear security and DoD standard Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
(Reflective vest/or bright colored long sleeve outer garment, long
sleeves, hard soled boots, DOT helmet & full fingered gloves.)
The PGR will display CORRIDOR OF FLAGS FORMATION (those not planning to escort to Virginia) will remain with flags until the procession has departed Dover, AFB. All PGR will then immediately depart the base.
For PGR members in Virginia, please meet and provide a CORRIDOR OF FLAGS FORMATION at the funeral home on 1 May to greet the motorcycle escort at 1130 AM on 1 May 2006. There is no requirement for Personal Protective Equipment for this part of the mission.
FUNERAL HOME STAGING AREA
Everly-Wheatly Funeral Home
1500 West Braddock Road
Alexandria, VA 22302
For Missions#2 & 3, John “Roadking Warrior” Orille will lead the mission.
Meet at the Everly-Wheatly Funeral Home by 0630 AM on 2 May 2006 to form the CORRIDOR OF FLAGS FORMATION prior to family arrival. We may also potential serve as poll bearers as the funeral home staff may be short-handed. There is no requirement for Personal Protective Equipment for this part of the mission but please bring your 3 X 5 U. S. Flags.
Immediately following the family viewing, we
will present the CORRIDOR OF FLAGS FORMATION for the transfer to the
hearse and mount up to depart in the escort procession to Arlington
National Cemetery at 0800 AM on 2 May 2006.
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INFORMATION UPDATE… INFORMATION UPDATE… INFORMATION UPDATE
Here are some of the upcoming events for rememberence of CPT Ian Weikel:
26 April 6:00 P.M.: Memorial Service at Woodman Valley Chapel in Colorado Springs, CO.
30 April (time TBD): Military escort departs Colorado and conducts link up via phone with Roadkng Warrior for Patriot Guard Rider support (this should happen immediately after official notification of tranport time for the following day).
1 May (time TBD): Ian Weikel and Escort depart Dover and arrive to Alexandria. Fort Myer courtesy CAO and Escort meet at Everly Wheatly Funeral home to receive councel from funeral director. Address as follows:
NEW FUNERAL HOME INFORMATION!!
Everly-Wheatly Funeral Home
1500 West Braddock Rd.
Alexandria, VA 22302
2 May 7:15 A.M.: Viewing for family at funeral home. Any further attendees will be notified by Wendy Weikel or CAO.
2 May 8:00 A.M.: Transportation for Ian Weikel (DEPARTS FUNERAL HOME) to pickup point for caison.
2 May 8:30 A.M.: Caison transport to cemetery.
2 May 9:00 A.M.: Graveside service to include Pastor's services, firing party, and burial (typically a 15-25 minute service).
INFORMATION UPDATE… INFORMATION UPDATE… INFORMATION UPDATE |
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Semper fidelis!
Baghdad & Back!
Virginia State Road Captain
District Six, Fredericksburg Area |
WARNING ORDER… WARNING ORDER… WARNING ORDER…
ALCON,
Here’s some initial information for missions are tentatively scheduled from 28 April to 1 May 2006. This information will be updated as more detailed information is determined.
Standby to copy and hold all questions until the end.
1. Situation. On 18 April 2006, an American hero, CPT Ian P. Weikel, U. S. Army, of Colorado gave the ultimate sacrifice while conducting combat operations in Balad, Iraq when an improvised explosive device detonated near his HMMWV. The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to escort CPT Ian P. Weikel’s remains from Dover, AFB to the funeral home in Arlington, Virginia, provide a corridor of U. S. Flags at the funeral home during viewing times and to escort CPT Ian P. Weikel’s remains from the funeral home to his final resting place in Arlington National Cemetery. Dates for these particular events are still undetermined but are anticipated to occur during 28 April through 1 May timeframe. All available members are highly encouraged to participate/attend all three events (SEE COORDINATING INSTRUCTIONS).
A. Terrain & Weather. The road system in Arlington, VA and the vicinity of Arlington National Cemetery can be confusing for drivers and riders not familiar with the area and is routinely heavily congested with traffic which is unpredictable. All participating PGR members are encouraged to conduct their own terrain analysis and map reconnaissance prior to departing for this mission in order to arrive on time. The current forecasted weather is not assessed to interfere with this mission. It is anticipated to be clear and sunny with a 0% to 20% chance of precipitation and 53% humidity with a high temperature of 67’F.
2. Mission. Tentatively, from 28 April 2006 through 1 May 2006, the Patriot Guard Riders attends the funeral service of fallen American hero, CPT Ian P. Weikel, U. S. Army as invited guests of the family. Our primary purpose is two-fold; 1. Show our sincere respect for CPT Ian P. Weikel, U. S. Army and his family and 2. Shield the mourning family and friends from interruptions created by any protestor or group of protestors through strictly legal and non-violent means. Currently there are no indications for this type of activity for this mission.
3. Execution
A. Intent. This is a solemn occasion. We are not attending to protest, counter-protest or anti-protest. We will gather as many available members of the PGR with as many 3 x 5 U. S. Flags to honor CPT Ian P. Weikel, U. S. Army on the day he returns from Iraq, during viewing ceremonies and the final day he is laid to rest.
B. Concept of Operations. The VA PGR as the lead coordinator, gathers all available members with U.S. Flags at the final rally point (TBD) and conduct (3) three specific internal missions to honor CPT Ian P. Weikel, U. S. Army, 1) MOTORCYCLE ONLY ESCORT for the remains of CPT Ian P. Weikel, U. S. Army from Dover, AFB to the funeral home in Arlington, VA, 2) Conduct a U. S. Flag formation during the viewing ceremonies at the funeral home and 3) MOTORCYCLE & 4-WHEEL ESCORT for the remains of CPT Ian P. Weikel, U. S. Army from the funeral home to his final resting place in Arlington National Cemetery.
C. Tasks
1. SCs & RCs.
a. Provide support in coordinating available PGR members in your respective areas of operation to be at the final rally point (TBD) at Dover, AFB in order to conduct the MOTORCYCLE ESCORT MISSION. Date, time and place is TBD.
b. Provide support in coordinating available PGR members in your respective areas of operation to be at the funeral home to participate in the U. S. Flag formation. Date and time is TBD.
c. Provide support in coordinating available PGR members in your respective areas of operations to be at the funeral home to conduct MOTORCYCLE & 4-WHEELED ESCORT for CPT Ian P. Weikel, U. S. Army to his final resting place in Arlington National Cemetery. Date and time is TBD.
2. PGR Members. Maintain situational awareness by checking the PGR website for this mission as well as contact your SC & RCs for further clarification. Ensure you are prompt and bring a 3 x 5 U.S. Flag. Upon reporting to your initial rally/staging areas for escort missions, review and sign waivers provided by you SC/RCs.
D. Coordinating Instructions. Time zone for this mission is Eastern Daylight Savings Time. All attending members should be familiar with the PGR overall mission, ride etiquette and provide their own 3x5 U.S. Flag.
1. MOTORCYCLE ONLY ESCORT MISSION: DOVER, Air Force Base, Delaware to Funeral Home
- When: INFORMATION IS TBD.
- Final Rally Point is TBD.
2. FUNERAL HOME: CORRIDOR OF U. S. FLAGS during viewing.
a. When: INFORMATION IS TBD.
b. Funeral Home & Viewing Information
i. Where: Murphy Funeral Home, 4510 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA
ii. http://maps.yahoo.com/maps_result?addr=4510+Wilson+Blvd&csz=Arlington%2C+Va+22203&country=us&new=1&name=&qty
3. INTERMENT INFORMATION: Arlington National Cemtery, VA
a. When: INFORMATION IS TBD.
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