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Honor Flight of Portland #1

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HOTH Mission
Honor Flight of Portland #1,
WWII, Korea
Portland, Oregon – 09-19-19

ABOUT THE MISSION:

Ladies and Gentlemen of the Patriot Guard Riders, we have been invited to help sendoff Honor Flight of Portland as they depart for their trip to our Nation’s Capitol to see all the Memorials and sights. We along with USO will be assisting the 10 WWII and 15 Korean veterans as they navigate TSA and then escort them with our flags to the proper gate. This is a unique opportunity for 8 of us to spend time talking with these veterans and hearing their stories. Please join us; it is always a pleasure to help these Veterans on this special journey and wonderful experience.

PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 09-19-19
Staging Time: 4:45 am

Portland International Airport
7000 NE Airport Way
Portland, Oregon
Map [1]

Ride Captain:

Smokie Parrack
smokie.parrack@gmail.com [2]

Special Instructions:

Flagline Set: as needed
There are only eight gate passes and all of those participating will need to send their Drivers License and Full Name to the Ride Captain before 17 September to secure your spot. We will meet at the Alaska Airlines Ticket Counter and join the USO as they go through the Security Checkpoint.
This is the first mission of this date, the second mission is immediately afterwards.
Parking will be validated for those taking cages. PDX asks that we let them know in advance, if possible, how many cages will be parking in short term parking. Please let the RC know when you send him your Vital information.
Flags & Water:
Flags will not be provided
Large Bike Flags will NOT be needed.
Water WILL NOT be provided, please bring your own.
Submitted By: John Hanan II
Position: Oregon State Captain
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