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SUMMARY:George Cross
DESCRIPTION:HOTH Mission\nGeorge Cross\, Veteran\nUSA – WWII\nPhoenix\, Arizona – 06-09-19\n\n\n \n\nABOUT THE MISSION: \nThe Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to welcome back George Cross who is returning to Phoenix from the 75th Anniversary at Normandy. We gratefully\, respectfully\, and with honor accept this mission. We welcome back our hero who fought for our freedom and we honor our hero for this service to our nation. George Cross is a United States Army veteran. He proudly served his country in the US Army from June 1942 to July 1946 during WWII. George Cross served in WWII as an Army Paratrooper. He jumped behind enemy lines on June 6\, 1944\, D-Day. Fortunately\, he survived the war without serious injury. George was released from active duty and honorably discharged in July 1946. While in the service of his country George Cross earned the Army Good Conduct Medal\, American Campaign WWII\, European Theatre WWII\, Victory Medal WWII\, Army Presidential Unit Citation\, Army Meritorious Unit Citation\, Senior Parachutist Badge\, Air Assault Badge. After his Army discharge\, he went to work in Montana as a Smoke Jumper. Continuing his service before self\, he also later taught at the University of Montana for more than 20 years.\n\n\nPRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 06-09-19 \nStaging Time: 4:15 PM\n \nSky Harbor International Airport\nEast Economy Parking – Motorcycle Parking Area\n4200 East Sky Harbor Blvd\nPhoenix\, Arizona 85034\n\n\nRide Captain: \nTim Gentry\n402-210-7857\ntgentry100@gmail.com\n\n\nSpecial Instructions: \nBriefing: 4:30 P.M.\nCircle of Honor: 5:15 P.M.\nFollowing the briefing\, we will all board the Sky Train together and proceed to the terminal.  Parking is at your discretion. On and off property parking is available. Parking on the airport property cost for all motorcycles and cages. Veterans can have your ticket validated at the USO in the terminal.Upon arrival at the staging location\, we will assemble the poles\, unfurl the flags\, and place them against the wall until time to form the flag line. Please feel free to spend time with the arriving hero\, his family\, and friends. This is a very special time of interaction which is greatly appreciated.  Flag Captain: TBD\n\nFlags & Water:\nFlags will be provided\nLarge Bike Flags will NOT be needed.\nWater will be provided.\n\n\n\nSubmitted By: David Murphy \nPosition: Arizona Assistant State Captain \n\nNote: 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.\n Print This Page
URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/george-cross-2/
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