Memorial
The Ride Home & Traveling Vietnam Wall , POW/MIA
Warner Robins, Georgia – 09-19/20/21-19
ABOUT THE MISSION:
The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to participate in the escorts and supporting events of “The Ride Home”. It will be a privilege to support this honorable event. The RIDE HOME Inc. is a Non Profit Corporation paying tribute to former American Prisoners of War and the families of those Americans still Missing in Action.This annual event takes place in and around the cities of Warner Robins, Perry, and Andersonville, Georgia, home of the National Prisoners of War Museum.
With the support of many this group provides dinner and lunch, as well as lodging for over 200 Honored Guests. This annual event is open to the public and we strongly encourage you to join us as we show our gratitude for the sacrifices these former POWs and MIA families have made for Our Great Country. For more information about the event visit www.theridehome.com As part of “The Ride Home” events the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall will be set-up and displayed at the Museum of Aviation and PGR will assist is escorting the wall and assembly at location. The Wall is a 3/5 scale of the Vietnam Memorial in Washington DC, it stands six feet tall at the center and covers almost 300 feet from end to end.This Traveling Memorial stands as a reminder of the great sacrifices made during the Vietnam War. It was made for the purpose of helping heal and rekindle friendships and to allow people the opportunity to visit loved ones in their home town who otherwise may not be able to make the trip to Washington.
There are 4 individual LEO led group escorts over the 3 days of this event. Patriot Guard Riders will stage for safety and information briefing at each and then join together with other participating groups. Please join any or all parts of this mission that you are able.
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 09-19-19
Staging Time: 07:00
Galleria Suites Shopping Center
4027 Watson Blvd
Warner Robins, Georgia 31088
Warner Robins, Georgia 31088
Ride Captain:
Don “Big Don” Wilson
bigdonwilson@patriotguard.org
478-951-1740
Special Instructions:
We will escort the wall to the Museum of Aviation with LEO support. There will be many groups staging for the escort look for the PGR Ride Captain Banner. Fly big flags if safely equipped to do so at highway speed. Upon arrival at the Museum there will be a briefing and we will assist with the assembly of the wall.
Flags & Water:
Flags will not be provided
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will be provided.
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will be provided.
STAGING #2 DETAILS: 09-20-19
Staging Time: 07:30
Go Fish Center
Georgia National Fairgrounds
1255 Perry Pkwy
Perry, Georgia 31069
Perry, Georgia 31069
Ride Captain:
Don “Big Don” Wilson
bigdonwilson@patriotguard.org
478-951-1740
Special Instructions:
There will be many groups staging for the escort look for the PGR Ride Captain Banner. Fly big flags if safely equipped to do so at highway speed. This escort will be LEO led to Andersonville National Cemetery where we will assist honored guests to their seats for a short ceremony.There will be a return escort back to Perry, again LEO led, after the ceremony. This is an approximate 45 mile escort one-way. Come prepared with enough gas to make the round trip (90 miles) as there will be no gas stop.
Flags & Water:
Flags will not be provided
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water WILL NOT be provided, please bring your own.
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water WILL NOT be provided, please bring your own.
STAGING #3 DETAILS: 09-20-19
Staging Time: 15:30
Harvest Church
3322 Hwy 41 N
Byron, Georgia 31008
Byron, Georgia 31008
Ride Captain:
Don “Big Don” Wilson
bigdonwilson@patriotguard.org
478-951-1740
Special Instructions:
We will escort Honored Guests to the Museum Of Aviation. There will be many groups staging for the escort look for the PGR Ride Captain Banner. Fly big flags if safely equipped to do so at highway speed.Upon arrival at the Museum we will assist by personally escorting honored guests to the auditorium for a Hero’s Banquet. (anyone who would like to attend the banquet and 6 course meal will be required to purchase a ticket at www.theridehome.com/events.html in order to be permitted into the auditorium)
Flags & Water:
Flags will not be provided
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water WILL NOT be provided, please bring your own.
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water WILL NOT be provided, please bring your own.
STAGING #4 DETAILS: 09-21-19
Staging Time: 09:15
Harvest Church
3322 Hwy 41
Byron, Georgia 31008
Byron, Georgia 31008
Ride Captain:
ALR Director
Rodney Blitch
PGR Contact:
Don “Big Don” Wilson
bigdonwilson@patriotguard.org
478-951-1740
Special Instructions:
We will escort Honored Guests to the Museum of Aviation. Line up with ALR Riders (Rodney Blitch). Fly big flags if safely equipped to do so at highway speed.Upon arrival at the museum we will assist by personally escorting honored guests (former POW’s and families of those still MIA) to the auditorium for 11:00 a.m. Recognition Ceremony, followed by picnic style lunch (for donation)
Flags & Water:
Flags will not be provided
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water WILL NOT be provided, please bring your own.
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water WILL NOT be provided, please bring your own.
Submitted By: Don Wilson
Position: Georgia State Captain
Position: Georgia State Captain
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