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Dennis J. Lavato

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Honor Mission
Dennis J. Lavato, Veteran
USA – Vietnam
Las Cruces, New Mexico – 07-22-19

ABOUT THE MISSION:

Specialist Dennis Lavato served two years in the US Army from Oct 66 to Jan 68. He served in Vietnam and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Viet Nam Campaign Medal, and the Viet Nam Service Medal. After his tour in the Army Dennis eventually joined the Las Cruces Police Department and retired in December 1994.

PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 07-22-19
Staging Time: 10:00 AM

Latter Rain Harvest Fellowship Church
401 N. Main St.
Las Cruces, New Mexico 88001

Ride Captain:

Vaughn “Jumpstart” Nelson
(915) 667-9992
nelsonv7769@yahoo.com

Special Instructions:

Latter Rain Harvest Fellowship Church (401 N Main ST) is in downtown Las Cruces and parking is at a premium in that area. PGR will meet in Public Parking Lot #6, at the corner of Water and Court Streets, behind the church.
Stage at 0900
Briefing at 0915
Flagline at 0930 before the family arrives.
After the service, escort to Hillcrest Cemetery, 5140 W. Picacho Ave.
There will be NO LEO Support for this mission, so Riders Safety is the highest priority.
Flags & Water:
Flags will be provided
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will be provided.
Submitted By: Bobby Jakcsy
Position: New Mexico Ride Captain
Note: You do not have to own/ride a motorcycle or be a veteran to join, and membership is Free. The only requirement is RESPECT! To subscribe to receive mission notices, log into the National Site and click on the Members tab at the top. Select the Subscribe to PGR Missions option.
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#1 Comment By Wonderful On July 19, 2019 @ 8:35 pm

In the dictionary Patriotism is defined as the zealous support of ones country. In real life we define it by the actions of an individual, for love of country. The example left us by those who have gone on before is why we continue today. God Bless those who have led the way.

Mr. & Mrs. Wonderful