Patriot Guard Riders

Fellow Patriots:

I have the distinct honor of sharing with you that ONE OF OUR OWN IS COMING HOME!! We have been invited to be present for and share in the joyous return of a service member, a child, a father, a sibling, a friend…and one of our own. For planning purposes, there will not be any names attached to this mission request. All inquiries may be addressed by contacting one of the Ride Captains listed below. However, this service member, and their family members – are all PGR members & have been a part of our PGR family for many years. Specific details & more personal information will be provided at the mission brief. This mission will take place on Sunday, May 22^nd in Greensboro, NC and will be a flag line only mission. HOWEVER, we will stage off site and travel as a group to the flag line area. If you have flags for your bike/vehicle, please fly them proudly as we transition from point A to point B. I ask you to join me for a couple of hours to celebrate the service and safe return of another American hero.

Itinerary is as follows**** You MUST attend the mission brief to travel with the group from point A to point B****

STAGING: 3:00 PM
McDonalds
7069 Albert Pick Road
Greensboro, NC 27409

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Mission Brief: 3:15 PM

KSU: 3:30 PM for transition to “point B”

We will transition as a group for the short trip from the staging area to the arrival point… approximately 6 miles. If you have flags for your bike/vehicle, please fly them at this time. Pleas adhere to all safety regularities as mandated by the RCIC and read the “SPECIAL NOTE” listed below.

Gary Smith will serve as RCIC & POC for this mission and I will serve as an assist. You will find contact information listed below for each of us. Thank you for joining us for this “feel-good” mission and for all you do.

Gary Smith – RCIC/POC
336-263-1314

Lori Featherston – RC
336-583-4750

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 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 present 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.