Final Itinerary - SSG Grieg Riewer, 30, Frazee, MN, 01,03,04 Apr 07

Arrival time for SSG Greg Riewer is NOON, 12:00pm

Sunday April 1, 2007

Escort Mission:

_____10:15________AM Staging at Fargo Jet Center (FJC). We have permission to park on FJC entrance road making sure that we do not block both lanes. U turn at T then Parallel park on outgoing side unless there are a lot of cycles, then we may have to angle park on both sides. Park so that you are exiting the site. Do not block both lanes. Everyone must sign PGR Liability Release forms before starting Escort Mission.

_____10:45________AM Mission Briefing

_____11:00________AM Flag Line for Family entering FJC. Alternate Flags can break after Family has arrived.

Departure time will come by notification from Sheriff Tim Gordon. Be prepared after SSG Riewer has arrived at FJC terminal.

Remember to gas up before staging. There are no facilities for food or warming up so come prepared with food and equipment. FJC will allow the use of their restroom facilities but waiting area is restricted to Family and Funeral Detail. We will be traveling at posted speed limits or below in staggered formation. Anticipated cold and wet conditions. If this is beyond your riding skills or comfort level, please follow behind the group on your own, cage it, or pass on this Mission. Please watch for weather forecast for proper gear.

Directions:

From Interstate 29:

Take first exit N of Hector International Airport exit (Co Rd 20). Go East approximately 3 1/2 miles on Co. Rd. 20 to FJC entrance at 20-th St. N.

From the East:

Coming from the North on Hwy 75 look for "Airport Terminal" and Co Rd 22 signs. Go West (right turn) on Co Rd 22 (which turns into ND Co Rd 20) approximately 3 1/2 miles to FJC, turn right (south) on 20-th St. N.

Coming from the South off Hwy 10, go North on Hwy 75 approximately 4 1/4 miles to Co Rd 22. Look for "Airport Terminal" and Co Rd 22 signs. Go West (left turn) on Co Rd 22 approximately 3 3/4 miles (turns into ND Co Rd 20) to FJC entrance at 20-th St. N.

From Fargo: Use University Ave N to Co Rd 22 turn left and left again at first road (20-th St. N.) entrance to FJC

There should be PGR posted at entrance to FJC.

Escort Mission to Detroit Lakes:

Becker County Sheriff’s LEO vehicle will lead the procession. PGR will fall in behind the lead LEO vehicle. The route from the airport to Detroit Lakes is predetermined by LEO. We will follow their lead. Entering Detroit Lakes we will turn right on Summit Ave and continue to follow LEO. LEO vehicle will park in front of Armory and we will proceed one block and turn left go one block, turn left, go one block, turn left and begin staging up at the intersection of Rossman Ave. for the Service at the Armory. Dismount and form Flag Line. Restroom in Armory if needed.

Departing the Service area we will again follow the lead LEO. Exiting the staging area with a left turn and proceed to West Lake Drive. Left on West Lake drive and proceed to North Shore Drive. Right on North Shore Drive and continue following until we intersect Hwy 10. Hwy 10 to Frazee/Hwy 87 ramp exit. Left turn at intersection and to through Frazee, pass the High School and then Furey Funeral Home. Immediately past the funeral home is Co Hwy 30, right turn and proceed back into Frazee on Co Hwy 30 which will become Main St. At 4-Way stop at Main & Hwy 87, Mission ends.

After Mission facilities are available at:

(Warm Up) Frazee Event Center –Turn Left at 4 way stop. NON-SMOKING

(Warm Up – Free coffee/hot chocolate??) VFW - Straight ahead on right. SMOKING

(Warm Up – Free coffee and meal specials) Frazee Restaurant & Bar – NW Corner of Intersection. SMOKING

Honor Mission for SSG Greg N. Riewer:

Wednesday, April 4th:

Due to drastic change in weather, SSG Greg Riewer's Mission has been modified. Anticipated high temperature for Wednesday is 32 degrees and thus we expect most PGR will Cage or bus so we have set up an area for parking and arranged for bus transportation to the Frazee High School for Staging, Flag Line and the cemetery Service. If anyone cycles in, they can stage at the parking lot across the street from the High School. All riders must sign PGR Release form.

Directions: From East or West on Highway 10, take Frazee/Hwy 87 exit and proceed North on Hwy 87 into Frazee. Turn Left at Co Rd 10 (right before railroad crossing) and go West approximately 1/2 mile. Just past the 55 speed limit sign turn Left into the large Daggett Trucking parking lot. Parking will be allowed between the trailers or behind them. PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN FRONT OF TRAILERS. Riders will continue over the railroad tracks, through the 4-way stop, up the hill to the parking lot on the right side of road in front of school. Stage at far end of school parking lot.

All bus riders must sign PGR Release form when entering bus for transportation to Staging Area.

____10:00____ AM. Staging will be done in the parking lot across the street from Frazee High School located on State Highway 87 in town.
Use Door 2 for restroom and warming room (401).

____11:00____ AM Mission Briefing.

____11:20____ AM Honor Mission Riders will depart from parking lot to stage up on Co Rd 30 approximately 3/4 miles from lot. Turn right onto Co Rd 30 and then a U turn will be accomplished at first intersection with all cycles then proceeding back to Hwy 87 and park on side of road.

____11:20____ AM Flag Line will form up on either side of Main Entrance to Frazee High School and across street for reception of SSG Greg Reweir's Honor Mission.

____11:25____ AM Honor Mission Riders will proceed in two columns back toward the School. Lead rider and tail gater will communicate when the end of formation passes the entrance to the Furey Funeral Home. All riders will stop and be ready to move out as soon as the Hearse begins leaving the funeral home parking lot. Riders will proceed pass the High School and continue one block to Ash Ave., turn left and ride one block and turn left again and proceed up the hill and follow curve to the left. As you approach Hwy 87 again, begin parking on right side of road. This will be the final parking area prior to the funeral service.

Once SSG Greg Riewer has entered Frazee High School, Flag Lines can break down and go to the VFW.

__11:30am - 12:30pm VFW is providing a food service for PGR.

___12:45______PM Form up Flag Lines at Main Entrance, Door 2, Door 16 and Door 17 at rear of High School. Door 16 will be used by SSG Greg Riewer's family to enter for service.

___2:25_______PM All Lines can begin taking breaks. Every other PGR can break. Enter Door 2, Room 401 is available for resting and restroom facilities available as indicated on sign on Door 2.

___3:20_______PM Honor Mission form up for departure in front of lead procession vehicle (should be a white van). Quiet Motors PLEASE!

___3:??_______PM All other PGR's, except those on door duty, will get on bus for ride to cemetery after SSG Greg Riewer has been placed in Hearse. Once at cemetery Flag Line should be on West, South and East area of the Service. Door duty PGR can ride the last bus transporting guests to the cemetery Service and form up in any gaps in Flag Line.

Honor Mission riders will lead procession to cemetery. They will turn left at the second entrance to the cemetery and will follow the U shaped drive until it meets the next intersecting road from the Right. Shut down and assemble 3 x 5's and join the rest of the PGR group.

Following the Service, PGR's will await the departure of the mourners before mounting up. Mission is complete.

All times are approximate. Please bring a 3 x 5 flag. Ride safely, and bring appropriate gear, food and drink; we must be self-supporting. We will be traveling at posted speed limits or below in staggered formation. If this is beyond your riding skills or comfort level, please follow along behind the group on your own, cage it, or pass on this mission. Please watch weather forecast for proper gear.

Smoking is not permitted on School grounds. The Birch Ave. cycle parking area will have a smoking area.

After Mission: VFW will provide one free drink to all PGR. Other amenities may be available and will be announced at Mission Briefing.