Patriot Guard Riders

WELCOME HOME HOTH MISSION FOR A UNIT FROM 8TH MARINES, 17 Aug 2016

We have received a request from First Battalion Eighth Marines to provide a welcome home escort for another one of their units coming home on the 17 of August 2016. It will be our honor and pleasure to welcome these Marines and Sailors back home.

We will meet the convoy outside the main gate of MCAS Cherry Point and provide an escort back to Camp Lejeune NC where their families will be anxiously awaiting their arrival. Large Flags are highly encouraged, however we will be traveling at or near posted speed limits so make sure your flags/ poles can do the job. As we all know there is always the potential for numerous delays and changes in scheduling so please be flexible and understanding if these occur. We will be entering Camp Lejeune Military Reservation as part of this mission, and all military regulations and requirements will be enforced: long pants and long sleeves, helmets, boots, and full fingered gloves for riders, **no weapons for anyone.** For those who will be participating please make sure you have a pass to get on base. If you do not have a pass, please get me your information ( DL# & Insurance info. and what you will be driving/ riding ) ASAP, so I have time to get you a pass prior to the mission.

We will be staging at the Dunkin Donuts in Havelock, on Hwy.70 just before the intersection of Hwy.101.

For those going up from the Jacksonville area, we will meet at the Wendy’s in Swansboro at 12:30 (12:30pm) with KSU at 12:45 (12:45pm). We will then proceed to the staging area in Havelock..

Map to the Wendy’s in Swansboro:
https://goo.gl/maps/j6MgAiGQaTo

Staging:
13:45 (1:45pm) at the Dunkin Donuts in Havelock.

Map to Dunkin Donuts
https://goo.gl/maps/3SGiLfZ6mQm

**SPECIAL 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 NCPG, and it’s 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.

It is my honor to serve as RCIC for this Mission.

Ed “Gunner” Faude
ADC
foxtracehunter@yahoo.com
910-548-1663