Patriot Guard Riders

Fellow Patriots,

The PGR has once again been asked to stand for a fallen Hero. Mr. Leonard Karl Ekholm.

Mr. Ekholm served his country proudly in the US Army for 13 years during the Vietnam War. Mr. Ekholm was an Avionic Equipment Maintenance Supervisor and a Strategic Microwave Systems Repairer.

During his service Mr. Ekholm earned the following awards: National Defense Service Medal, Rifle (Expert), Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Army Commendation Medal with (1) Oak leaf Cluster, Bronze Star Medal with (1) Oak Leaf Cluster, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with (3) Overseas Bars.

Please join us in honoring this True American Hero!

Obituary: http://www.cavin-cook.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1831834

Date: Monday, August 1,2016

Staging: 9:30 AM

Location:
Cavin Cook Funeral Home
494 East Plaza Drive (Hwy 150)
Mooresville, North Carolina 28115

Map to Location: http://mapq.st/1h3OTkV

Briefing: 9:45 AM

After the briefing we will prepare for KSU at 10:00 AM going to Salisbury National Cemetery for an 11:00 service with full military honors.

NOTE: You must attend the briefing to participate in the escort. Safety is our primary concern.

For those of you who wish to proceed directly to the cemetery details are as follows…

Staging: 10:30 AM

Location: We will stage on the entrance road to the cemetery at the second left turn after entering the main gate off of Statesville Blvd.

Map to Location: http://mapq.st/1vqc6Fb

Please pull over to the right as far as possible to allow traffic to pass. Please do NOT enter the cemetery from Brenner Ave to avoid disturbing those services that may be ongoing.

After the briefing, once previous services have cleared, we will proceed to the pavilion to establish flag line for arrival of the Hero.

Tim Snyder will be assisting at SNC.

I am honored to serve as RC for this mission.

Allen “Gliderider” Hudson
Ride Captain
828-850-5010

Tim Snyder
ADC
cell 704-507-3010

**SPECIAL NOTE: Safety is of our utmost priority. Every effort possible is made 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 NCPG, and it’s 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 RCIC that may be specific to the mission. Member safety and well-being is always a principal ongoing concern, our RCIC’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

NOTE: The National Cemetery is on Federal property; please adhere to the posted rules and regulations. Speed limit is 19 MPH, NO parking on the grass (NO exceptions), it is a weapon free zone, NO knifes or any other items that can be considered as a weapon is allowed on any Federal property or installation. Please be aware of these rules and abide by them at all times. Most of all, we need to be respectful of other burial services that are in progress upon our arrival. Keep the noise to a minimum when entering and leaving the cemetery. Leave the property in as good, if not better, a condition as it was when we arrived. Abide by the Ride Captain In Charge’s (RCIC), his/her instructions and briefing.