Patriot Guard Riders

The Patriot Guard Riders have been graciously invited by Hampton Veterans Affairs Medical Center and the BPOE Lodge 366 to assist in the safe and secure transit and care of numerous patients of the VA hospital, from the VA facility to an outdoor event in Hampton on Saturday 6 August 2016. All contacts have been made and this is a go.

These are all Veterans who are currently residents of the medical facility, some of whom get very limited time outdoors and specifically at any type of public recreational event. Our role will be that of non-medical assistants to the medical staff during their time at the event, in addition to providing an escort from the hospital to the VIP section of the event. The escort will involve several buses in addition to other vehicles making a short transit.

There will be medical personnel assigned to each patient requiring high levels of support while we will take on the role of supporters for those patients who are ambulatory. We will be there as a support group only. While Iron Horses are preferred, there will be dedicated parking for us as a group with some space provided both for bikes and cages.

It has already been stated that this will have a huge positive impact on our Brothers and Sisters currently inpatient at this facility. Please take some time out your schedules to help make this a great day!

Stage: NLT 1000 at Hampton Veterans Affairs Medical Center 100 Emancipation Drive, Hampton, VA 23667, in the General-Visitor & Patient Parking lot at the corner of MLK Jr. Blvd. and Franklin Blvd.

Ride brief at 1005. Any one not attending the Ride Brief CANNOT join in the escort after KSU.

KSU to be announced at the Ride Brief.

For any and all additional information or comments, please contact the listed Ride Captain ONLY

Ride Captain: John “JTULTRA” Tutunjian; Cell 757-805-3058; johntutunjian@gmail.com
Co Ride Captain: David Bozak
RICE: Wayne White Mike Nugent

Please ensure all flags are rigged for highway speeds. Rigs will be checked at the staging area.

Checking flags does not constitute approval of your mount. Each rider is responsible for their flag mount.

Flag Protocol for Bikes, Trikes and Cars Large Flags, Small Flags, No Flags.

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 as well as any physical needs or limitations. If theride and/or mission conditions present challenges beyond your skill, comfort, or needs you are expected to exercise good judgment in foregoing any planned participation.