Patriot Guard Riders

Fellow Patriots,

We have been asked by the family of Edward Thomas “Tommy” Cox to stand for him as he once stood for us…..and so we shall. Mr. Cox served in the US Army during the Vietnam War era and was well known & loved for his ever-present smile and kindness to others. Mr. Cox is the brother-in-law of our own Larry Payne (VA/NC PGR) and is also survived by his wife of 50 years, Sadie, one daughter, one son, 6 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, two brothers, two sisters, and a large extended family & many friends. I ask you to join me in standing for this hero in honor of his life & service on Tuesday, May 17th in Reidsville, NC.

This will be a flag line mission only. There will be a 1 hour visitation prior to the funeral. We will stand a flag line for the duration of the visitation and stand down just after the funeral begins. Itinerary is as follows:

Staging: 2:15 pm

The Rock Church of the Living God
1901 Barnes St.
Reidsville, NC 27320

http://tiny.cc/2peiby

Mission Brief: 2:30 pm

Set Flag Line at 2:45 pm – prior to arrival of family & guest for the visitation.

link for Obituary: http://www.wilkersonfuneral.com/obituaries/edward-t-tommy-com/#!obituary

Flags & water will be provided. Weather forecasts are predicting possible periods of rain… prepare ahead/dress accordingly.

RCIC/POC: Lori Featherston
nclhl67@aol.com
336-583-4750

SPECIAL NOTE: Safety is of our utmost priority. Every effort possible is made in planning and executing the PGR Mission statement in a manner that minimizes the inherit dangers of riding a motorcycle, including riding in groups of all sizes and any situation. While the NCPG and its riders have a remarkable safety record
in the execution of our missions, infrequently members have been injured in unforeseen accidents. In an effort to mitigate the risk of preventable
accidents, all attendees who wish to ride in a Patriot Guard motorcycle escort or ride are asked to attend the pre-mission briefing. It will include a safety
briefing, and any unique ride information known to our RCIC that may be specific to the mission. Member safety and well-being is always a principal ongoing
concern. Our RCIC’s are asked to stand-down from any mission that cannot be accomplished in relative safety or present unreasonable risk. This includes both
rides and flag lines in inclement weather and conditions. It remains each individual PGR member’s responsibility to ride within their own comfort zone and
be cognizant of their surroundings and skill limitations as well as any physical needs or limitations. If the ride and/or mission conditions present challenges
beyond your skill, comfort, or needs you are expected to exercise good judgment in foregoing any planned participation.