Patriot Guard Riders

The family of Mr. Victor Tiffin (91) has requested the Patriot Guard to stand and honor their hero as he once stood for us. Mr. Victor Tiffin was a World War II veteran serving in the US Navy aboard the U.S.S Montpelier , stationed in the Central Pacific Force. This ship and crew took part in the Seizure, occupation and defense of Saipan Island, Marianas Islands during June and July of 1944 and a part of the Task Force 58 Anti aircraft action against large force of Japanese planes resulting in considerable loss to the enemy. Battles in the Philippines Sea. Bombardments of Japanese defenses and installations on Tinian Island and much more.

Please join us in honoring this True American Hero!

Obituary: http://www.hartsellfh.com/sitemaker/sites/HARTSE1/obit.cgi?user=00315656_VTiffin

This will be a one day mission

Thursday 9/15/2016
Hartsell Funeral Home
460 Branchview Drive NE. Concord, NC

Location map: https://goo.gl/maps/QXb9pisKViK2

Stage: 9:30 am
Brief: 9:40 am

We will stand a flag line for the family and friends arrival till 11:00 am. We will stand down at the start of the service and prepare for the escort.

After the service we will escort Mr. Tiffin and family to Salisbury National Cemetery approx. 23 miles for a 1:00 pm interment where he shall receive full military honors.

LEO has been requested.

For those wishing to go directly to Salisbury National Cemetery:

Salisbury National Cemetery:
Location: Salisbury National Cemetery 501 Statesville Blvd. in Salisbury

Map to Location: https://goo.gl/maps/mu9pX

Staging: 12:15 pm
Briefing: 12:30 pm

***SPECIAL NOTE: Please stage on the entrance road to the cemetery at the second left turn after entering the main gate off Statesville Boulevard. 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 any services that may be ongoing. After the briefing, and any previous services have cleared, we will proceed to the pavilion and establish a flag line for the arrival of our Hero***

Thank you for all you do for our veterans and their families.

Ride Captain: Cw”Snapshot”Smith
704-690-3119
cws68@yahoo.com

**SPECIAL NOTE: Safety is of our utmost priority. Every effort possible is made in planning and executing the NCPGR 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 NCPGR and its 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. NO smoking allowed on any Federal cemetery property. 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 (RCIC), his instructions and briefing.