Patriot Guard Riders

The Patriot Guard Riders are honored to have been invited on behalf of the Gary Sinise Foundation and Aaronal Homes, to establish a flag line and participate in a community empowerment day called “Walls of Honor” where veterans, community leaders, family and friends, the sponsors and ALL the subcontractors will write inspirational and personal messages of gratitude on the walls of the specially adapted smart home under construction for USMC (RET) Corporal Garrett Jones prior to the sheetrock being placed into the house. These messages will always remain in the house as constant reminder of the love from the community in supporting Garrett and his family! Our thanks go out to the Gary Sinise Foundation and Aaronal Homes for this wonderful opportunity.

Details about this hero will be disclosed at the briefing.

On 7 Sept 2016, the Patriot Guard will stage, then travel a distance of approximately five miles. Once there, a flag line will be established for the arrival of CPL Jones.

Event Date: 7 Sept 16

Stage: 0845 hrs. at
7-Eleven
950 Garrisonville Rd.
Stafford, VA.

Briefing: 0900 hrs.

KSU: 0915 hrs.

Establish Flag Line: 0930 hrs. await CPL Jones’ arrival.

Ride Captain:
Greg (TOP) Cissell
703-229-7177

Flags will be provided by the RC.

Iron Horses preferred, cars welcomed as always. Order of escort; large flags, small flags, no flags with cages to the rear.

Large hand-held flags are needed both for the escort as well as flag line honors.

Monitor the weather forecasts, dress & hydrate accordingly.

SPECIAL NOTE: Safety is of our utmost priority. Every effort possible 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 PGR 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 RC that may be specific to the mission. Member safety and well- being is always a principal ongoing concern. Our RC’s are asked to stand down from any mission that cannot be accomplished in relative safety or 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.