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On May 10th, the Gary Sinise Foundation humbly asks for the Patriot Guard Riders’ assistance in honoring U.S. Army Sgt. 1st class Jared Bullock (RET) in an escort to the property where our foundation will hold a Groundbreaking Ceremony for Bullock’s specially adapted custom smart house under the Gary Sinise Foundation’s R.I.S.E. program (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment) in Carbondale, Illinois.
Per our conversation about the May 10th Groundbreaking Ceremony for U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Jared Bullock and the Patriot Guard Riders escorting Jared and his family, here are a few more details:
Although I’ve asked the Patriot Guard Riders to run point –Larry Hamilton will be the ride captain – I’m assuming that Black Diamond HD can also send out a request to their riders to join in the ride – Please confirm this is okay with everyone. Thanks!
Suggested Ride Staging Location – Suggested 9:00 a.m.
Black Diamond Harley Davidson – Approved per Jeremy Pinkston (Director of Marketing)
2400 Williamson County Parkway
Marion, IL 62959
I will ask Jared Bullock to arrive at staging location at 9:20 a.m.
Suggested Leave Time: 9:42 a.m. (According to Google, it’s a 22 Minute drive at 15.1 miles)
Suggested Arrival Time at Plot of Land: 10:05-10:10 a.m.
Final Destination Address:
Carbondale, IL 62902
Ceremony begins upon the Bullock’s arrival at the ceremony site.
Background on Jared Bullock:
US Army SFC Jared Bullock was profoundly affected by the attacks on September 11, 2001. Two years later, he and his twin brother enlisted in the Army together. After serving two tours in Iraq, Jared began training for Special Forces. He received a Green Beret and on October 13, 2013, Jared was deployed to Afghanistan on an A-team.
Exactly one month later, while on a routine patrol, Jared’s ATV ran over an improvised explosive device (IED). The blast took the life of his best friend. Though Jared survived, he was severely injured. Once Jared was stable, he was flown to Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, TX.
Jared’s wife Jesica is a registered nurse and his full-time caregiver. They currently reside in Florida with their six year-old son. Jared continues therapy and rehab with a positive attitude, saying, “I knew that my life wasn’t over, and this was just another challenge. Challenges have always motivated me to push harder in life.” The Gary Sinise Foundation is proud to build the Bullocks their custom smart home in Carbondale, Illinois.
Jared and wife Jesica are from Marion and West Frankfort, Illinois. Our foundation asks each of our guys where they’d like to live the rest of their life and they chose Carbondale, Il.