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SUMMARY:(Tom) Keith Bennett
DESCRIPTION:Honor Mission\n(Tom) Keith Bennett\, Retired\nUSA – Vietnam\nMULTI-CITY\, Virginia – 08-20-19\n\n\n\nABOUT THE MISSION: \nThe Patriot Guard has been invited by the family and friends of MSG(R) Thomas Bennett to stand in honor of his service to our Country. This is Part One of a Two Part Mission. Master Sergeant (MSG) Retired Thomas (Tom) Keith Bennett\, age 79\, passed away on April 18\, 2019. Joining the army in 1956\, Tom became a Ranger and a Master Parachutist. He was a highly decorated Vietnam veteran where he served two tours of duty. He distinguished himself as a recipient of the Silver Star\, two Bronze Stars for Valor\, Bronze Star for meritorious service\, two Purple Hearts\, the Combat Infantry Badge\, and numerous less prestigious medals. Tom served with the 101 Airborne Infantry Division in Vietnam and was an adviser with the 38th Vietnamese Airborne Ranger Battalion when he was awarded the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry. Tom retired from the Army in 1976 with 20 years of service. Tom was one of the first volunteers for the Military Aviation Museum in Pungo\, VA where he enjoyed his time with fellow volunteers and made many friends.\n\n\nPRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 08-20-19 \nStaging Time: 5:15 am  \nH. D. Oliver Funeral Apartments\n1501 Colonial Avenue\nNorfolk\, Virginia 23517\n\n\nRide Captain: \nBill Strasburg: mrbill6970@hotmail.com / (210) 238-7897\n\n\nSpecial Instructions: \n• Brief: 05:25\n• KSU: 05:30 – Enroute to Love’s Travel Stop\nAll Bike Flags must be capable of highway speeds of 55-75 MPH.\nWeather: Please monitor the weather and dress appropriately.\nHigh Temperatures are expected during this mission.\n\n\nFlags & Water:\nFlags will not be provided\nIf you have large bike flags\, please bring them.\nWater WILL NOT be provided\, please bring your own.\n\nSTAGING #2 DETAILS: 08-20-19 \nStaging Time: 6:45 am  \nLove’s Travel Stop\n6870 Jimmy Burrell Lane\nProvidence Forge\, Virginia 23140\n\n\nRide Captain: \nBobby Lipes\n804-240-1869\n\n\nSpecial Instructions: \nExit 211 on I-64.\nThis will be a 15 min stop to refuel and pick up additional riders.\nThe procession should arrive at 07:00 am.\n• Stage Time: 06:45\n• Brief: 07:00\n• KSU: 07:15 – Enroute to Flying J Travel Center.\n• All Bike Flags must be capable of highway speeds of 55-75 MPH.\n• All large Flags must be furled or stowed prior to entrance at ANC.\nWeather: Please monitor the weather and dress appropriately.\nHigh Temperatures are expected during this mission.\n\n\nFlags & Water:\nFlags will not be provided\nIf you have large bike flags\, please bring them.\nWater WILL NOT be provided\, please bring your own.\n\nSTAGING #3 DETAILS: 08-20-19 \nStaging Time: 8 am  \nFlying J Travel Center (east side of I-95 with Golden Corral)\n23866 Rogers Clark Blvd\nRuther Glen\, Virginia 22546\n\n\nRide Captain: \nBill Strasburg: mrbill6970@hotmail.com / (210) 238-7897\n\n\nSpecial Instructions: \nExit 104 on I-95.\nThis will be a 15 min stop to refuel and pick up additional riders.\nThe procession should arrive at 0815 am.\n• Brief: 08:15\n• KSU: 08:30 – Enroute to Potomac Yard Center\, 3671 Richmond Hwy\, Alexandria\, VA 22305.\n• All Bike Flags must be capable of highway speeds of 55-75 MPH.\n• All large Flags must be furled or stowed prior to entrance at ANC.\n• We will provide an escort for MSG(R) Bennett to ANC.\n• We will meet ANC PGR at Potomac Yard Center.\nWeather: Please monitor the weather and dress appropriately. High Temperatures are expected during this mission.\nPart 2: Internment at Arlington National Cemetery. This will be a separate mission order.\n• Date: Tuesday — 20 August 2019\, 11:00 am.\n\n\nFlags & Water:\nFlags will not be provided\nIf you have large bike flags\, please bring them.\nWater WILL NOT be provided\, please bring your own.\n\n\n\nSubmitted By: Mike Nugent \nPosition: Virginia Ride Captain \n\nNote: You do not have to own/ride a motorcycle or be a veteran to join\, and membership is Free. The only requirement is RESPECT! To subscribe to receive mission notices\, log into the National Site and click on the Members tab at the top. Select the Subscribe to PGR Missions option.\n Print This Page
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