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Virginia Beach, Virginia – 05-17-19
ABOUT THE MISSION:
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 05-17-19
Staging Time: 12:45 pm
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451
Ride Captain:
Special Instructions:
Flags will be provided
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water WILL NOT be provided, please bring your own.
Position: Virginia Assistant State Captain
Print This PageVirginia Beach, Virginia – 15 May 2017
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ABOUT THE MISSION:
The Virginia Beach Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #8 has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to stand a Flag Line for the 2017 Virginia Beach Police Memorial Day Ceremony.
In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls, as National Police Week. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others. The Virginia Beach Police Foundation commissioned the creation of a monument to honor the sacrifice of fallen police officers. Currently the monument contains the names of fifteen officers who paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving the City of Virginia Beach.
There will be a ceremony at the Virginia Beach Police Memorial located on the boardwalk at 35th street in Virginia Beach at 2 pm to commemorate Police Memorial Day. This event is organized by the Virginia Beach Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 8 and the Virginia Beach Police Foundation.
During the ceremony, the Virginia Beach Police Honor Guard will perform a flag ceremony. The Virginia Beach Police Mounted Patrol will complete the Rider-less Horse. A bagpiper will play and bugler will play. There will be a guest speaker from the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The Virginia Beach Police Department helicopter will do a flyover.
This ceremony is attended by many city and state dignitaries, the current Virginia Beach Police and Sheriff’s academy members, uniformed officers from the police department, and many community members.
The ceremony usually lasts approximately one hour. Sunscreen is strongly suggested.
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 15 May 2017
- Primary Staging Time: 1245 P.M.
- Harris Teeter
2800 Arctic Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA
- Ride Captain:
- Ted “Crazy Ted” Marriner
CrazyTed1@verizon.netRob Allen
Wayne Anderson
wanderson@covingtonhendrix.comJack Dmoch
- Special Instructions:
- Mission Brief: 1 pm
Kickstands up 1:15 pm for a short transition to the ceremonyTo participate with a motorcycle on the boardwalk you must attend the mission briefing and arrive with the group. We will enter the boardwalk at 36th street, transition to 35th street to setup at the monument on the boardwalk. They have requested a showing of motorcycles with large flags attached and a flag line. There is limited parking at the oceanfront near the ceremony for vehicles so Iron Horses are strongly suggested.
Please ensure all flags are secure. All Flag mounts will be inspected prior to leaving the staging area. Please do not feel bad if your mount is deemed unsafe and you are asked to disconnect it. Safety is our primary concern during this escort.
Weather Forecast: Please watch the weather forecast as the mission date approaches and dress accordingly.
Ride Protocol:
Bikes followed by Trikes:
Large (3X5) Flags
Small Flags
No FlagsSPECIAL 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 PGR 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 Honor Mission are asked to attend the pre-mission briefing. It will include a safety briefing and any unique ride information known to our Ride Captain(s) that may be specific to the mission. Member safety and well-being is always a principal ongoing concern. Our Ride Captains 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 other 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.
- Flags & Water:
- Flags Will Be Provided
- If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
- Water WILL NOT be provided, please bring your own.
Submitted By: Wayne Anderson
Position: Assistant State Captain
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