Memorial
POW-MIA Recognition Day
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Tuscaloosa, Alabama – 09-20-19
ABOUT THE MISSION:
VFW Post 6022 is holding their annual POW-MIA Recognition Day event on 20 September 2019 at 2pm and have asked the PGR to make a showing of support.. maybe take part in the program if possible to honor our former POWs and those still Missing In Action.
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 09-20-19
Staging Time: 1:00pm
VFW 6022
7001 University Blvd E
Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35453
Map [1]
Ride Captain:
Harvey Nabors
205-915-5128
hnabors@att.net
Special Instructions:
Staging @ 1:00pm for 2:00 event to stake flags.
Flags & Water:
Flags will be provided
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will be provided.
Submitted By: Russell Dean Padgett
Position: Alabama Ride Captain
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The POW and MIA Recognition Day is a time for all to pause and recognize the sacrifices Americans have endured in the name of “Freedom and Democracy”, the thousands of lives lost in battle, and the fate of 10,000 Americans still missing in action. In 1990, Congress designated the League Flag as the national symbol of concern and commitment for a full accounting of Americans missing in Southeast Asia. In 1998, Congress directed the military and other federal activities to fly or display the League Flag on Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, National POW/MIA Recognition Day, and Veterans Day. The POW/MIA Recognition Ceremony will be conducted at 1030, 18 September 2009, at the POW/MIA Monument located at the intersection of Chamberlain Avenue and Kilbourne Street. The Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization, and Security (DPTMS) will be the lead agency for this event.
The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to attend this event.
Staging:
Friday, 18 SEP 09
At this time, the roads are to be shut down on Post, so we will need to be on Post and in place prior. I understand that there is a waiver for the Motorcycle course card and the vests, etc. Long story short, you need to be Georgia State legal.
Staging will be at the Stucky’s at the corner of I-20 and Belair/Jimmie Dyess:
The staging time is set for 0930 with KSU at 0945. Please fly Flags!!!
RCIC: George “BigRed” Guthrie
Temp. Ride Captain
bigredpgr@yahoo.com [2]
706-215-3198
Asst: Joe “Copperhead7” Padget
S.C. Ride Captain
josephp2003@yahoo.com [3]
803-480-3560
Michael “Nano” Louviere
Georgia State Captain
404.909.9328
Georgia Patriot Guard…Part Of It….Proud Of It!