BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Patriot Guard Riders - ECPv5.6.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Patriot Guard Riders X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.patriotguard.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Patriot Guard Riders BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20160313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20161106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160613T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160613T110000 DTSTAMP:20210513T181925 CREATED:20160613T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T145216Z UID:411393-1465808400-1465815600@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:James Henry Johnson DESCRIPTION:Patriot’s Name : James Henry Johnson\nMission Type : Funeral\nMilitary Branch : United States Air Force\nMission Date : Monday June 13\, 2016 \nStaging Time : 1245 hrs \nBriefing Time : 1300 hrs \nIn Position time : 1315 hrs \nHNC Gate Time: 1330 hrs. \nStaging Location: Houston National Cemetery (Hemicycle Parking Lot) 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr. Houston\, Texas 77038 \nMission Details : Mission is a flag line only at HNC following previous mission\, also at HNC. Shelter for flag line to be determined. Flag bikes escort from HNC Admin Bldg to shelter is desired and if available and weather permitting. \nObituary : James was a native Texan born in Columbus and later came to Houston with his parents. After graduating from George Washington Carver HS with honors\, James joined the Air Force serving proudly from 1968 to 1972. After his Honorable discharge\, he returned to Houston to begin a new life. James met Olivia and thus began a new chapter in their lives. Sadly James left this earth on June 6 leaving his wife Olivia and their 5 children to mourn his passing. \nIf you would like to post a message of condolence for the family\, go to www.patroitguard.org mission thread. These messages bring great comfort to the family. \nRide Captain: Harold Woolley \nRC Phone # : 281-413-0789 \nRC E-mail : woolley.h@sbcgloba.net \nRCA- : John LePage \nRCA- Phone : 713-560-3173 \nRCA- E-mail : johnlepage@sbcglobal.net \nSupport Vehicle : John LePage 713-560-3173 johnlepage@sbcglobal.net \nWeather Forecast: Hot\, Muggy\, Possible Thunderstorms please verify independently \n*Please hydrate well before & during the mission. \nRespectfully submitted by : Harold Woolley URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/james-henry-johnson/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160613T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160613T110000 DTSTAMP:20210513T181925 CREATED:20160613T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T145222Z UID:411402-1465808400-1465815600@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:George E. Fifty\, Jr.\, USA\, WWII / Manchester DESCRIPTION:The family of Mr. George E. Fifty\, Jr.\, U.S. Army\, T/5\, WWII\, Battle of Normandy\, has requested the PGR to stand in Honor of Mr. Fifty at his memorial service and interment service on Monday\, 13 June 2016. \nLink to Mr. Fifty’s obituary \nMission Details: Monday\, 13 June 2016 \nFlag Line # 1: St. Anthony’s Church\, 172 Belmont St Manchester NH\n(Stage behind the church\, in the back parking lot)\n\nGoogle Map Link \nStaging: 09:00 am\nBriefing: 09:15 am\nFlag Line: 09:30 am \nImmediately following the start of the services (10 am) the flag line will break down and proceed to the cemetery for the interment service. \nFlag Line # 2: St. Joseph’s Cemetery\, 448 Donald St Bedford NH\n(Stage near the maintenance building)\n\nGoogle Map Link \nStaging: 10:30 am\nBriefing: 10:45 am\nFlag Line: 11:00 am (approximately) \nTall flags will be provided \nSr. Ride Captain: Paul Baptiste (Cageman63)\n[URL=”tel:603.463.7213″]603.463.7213[/URL] (Home)\n[URL=”tel:603.315.3137″]603.315.3137[/URL] (Cell\, day of mission only)\npnnbapt@metrocast.net URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/george-e-fifty-jr-usa-wwii-manchester/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160613T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160613T110000 DTSTAMP:20210513T181925 CREATED:20160613T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T145222Z UID:411403-1465808400-1465815600@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Lloyd W. Thompson\, USAF Veteran\, ANG(RET)\, Firefighter(RET) / Florissant DESCRIPTION:The family of Lloyd Warren Thompson\, 64\, requests the Patriot Guard Riders to stand a tall and silent flag line honoring their hero’s military service and his service as a First Responder. Lloyd served in the United States Air Force 1971-1972. He then served in the Air National Guard 131st for another 21 years. \nThis hero retired from the Ferguson Fire Department after 26 years of service. His many medals and commendations include: Air Force Achievement Medal\, Armed Forces Meritorious Service Medal with 4 Devices\, Small Arms Expert Ribbon with 1 Device\, Humanitarian Service Medal\, National Defense Service Medal with 1 Device\,\, Air Force Longevity Service Award with 4 devices.\nHe is survived by his wife\, Alma\, and two stepsons. \nhutchensmortuary.com/obituaries/Lloyd-thompson-3/#!/Obituary \nSTAGE: 0900 hours\, Monday\, Hutchens Mortuary 675 Graham Rd.\, Florissant\, MO\n0930 hours Service. Escort to the hallowed grounds of Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery immediately following the service. [1230 hrs] \nFLAGS & SUPPORT: Andy Klein\nR.C.: Mary “Sister Mary” O’Brien 636.922.4818 thefinnagain@aol.com \nForecast: Hot and muggy\, mid 90s\, Hydrate\, hydrate\, hydrate! Coffee is Not hydration. URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/lloyd-w-thompson-usaf-veteran-angret-firefighterret-florissant/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160613T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160613T110000 DTSTAMP:20210513T181925 CREATED:20160613T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T154656Z UID:416268-1465808400-1465815600@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:HOTH DESCRIPTION:All\,\n\nThe Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to participate in a Flag Retirement/Replacement Ceremony on Monday\, 13 JUN 16. \nEVENT #1: Rosewood Care Center\, Moline\, IL\, 1030 hrs.\nRALLY POINT: Black Hawk College Parking Lot\, 70th St & 34th Ave.\, Moline\, IL MAP\nRALLY TIME: 1000 hrs.\, PRB 1015 hrs.\, KSU 1020 hrs. On arrival\, establish flag lines and retire and replace the existing flag with a new one and present the retired flag to the oldest veteran residing at the center. \nRIDE CAPTAIN: Eric Swanson 563-676-7145\n qcapgr@gmail.com URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/hoth-1476/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160613T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160613T110000 DTSTAMP:20210513T181925 CREATED:20160613T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T145226Z UID:411408-1465808400-1465815600@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:CPO Edward Eugene Ragsdale\, 66\, USN(RET) DESCRIPTION:CPO Edward Eugene Ragsdale\, 66\nUS Navy Vietnam Veteran\nPensacola\, Florida\nMonday\, 13 June 2016\n\n\n\nThe family of CPO (E-7) Ragsdale has invited the Patriot Guard to stand in his honor and escort him to Barrancas National Cemetery for final Honors. \nCPO Ragsdale retired after more than 20 years of service on 1 Aug\, 1990. Ed was an avid cycle rider\, who made many missions honoring other veterans and was a member of the Patriot Guard of Pensacola. Trahan Funeral Home\, 6539 Trammel Dr\, Milton Fl\, is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Woodbine United Methodist\, 5200 Country Rd. 197A\, Pace\, Florida is in charge of the services that commence at 1100 on site. We will stage at Hardee`s\, 4200 US 90\, Pace\, Fl. \nNaval Air Station requires that we wear long sleeve shirts\, long trousers\, long fingered gloves\, DOT approved helmets\, leather footwear covering the ankles and appropriate eye wear at all times. \nItinerary: \n0900 – Staging begins at Hardee’s\, 4200 US 90 \n0950 – Safety Briefing \n1005 – KSU \n1030 – Flag line \n1100 – Services \n1200 – Roll time/W LEO \n1320 – Honors at Barrancas \nNote: All riders will attend the Safety Briefing \nIf you have any questions\, please contact the Ride Captain \nJohn Lowery\n850-549-6191\njohn@john-lowery.com URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/cpo-edward-eugene-ragsdale-66-usnret/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160613T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160613T110000 DTSTAMP:20210513T181925 CREATED:20160613T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T145228Z UID:411410-1465808400-1465815600@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Ray Bird\, USA\, WWII / Lansing DESCRIPTION:updated 11 JUN 16 @ 5:39 a.m. CDT ajbuechel\n \n\nPFC Ray Bird\nUnited States Army\nLansing / Leavenworth\, Kansas\n13 June 2016\n\n\n \n\nThe family of Mr. Ray Bird has requested the Patriot Guard Riders stand a flag line and escort their loved one to his final resting place at Leavenworth National (VA) Cemetery on Monday 13 Jun 16. Service will be at Crossroads United Methodist Church\, 101 E. Gilman Rd.\, Lansing\, Kansas with escort following. \nPFC Bird entered the U.S. Army in 1944 and was discharged in 1946\, but during that time he was stationed in both Europe and Korea. He was awarded the World War II Victory Medal\, European-African-Middle East Theater Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal. \nStaging: Lansing\, Kansas 13 Jun 16 \n1215 hrs. (12:15 pm) – Stage and Set Flags at Crossroads United Methodist Church\, 101 Gilman Rd.\, Lansing\, Kansas. \n1230 hrs. (12:30 pm) – Man Flag Line \n1300 hrs. (1:00 pm) – Service Begins \n1430 hrs. (2:30 pm) – Service at Leavenworth National Cemetery \nRC: Ron Wurtele\nrwurtele@kc.rr.com\n913-683-4652 \n \n\n\n\n\n************************ \n\nPFC Ray Bird\nUnited States Army\nLansing / Leavenworth\, Kansas\n13 June 2016\n\n\n\nThe family of Mr. Ray Bird has requested the Patriot Guard Riders stand a flag line and escort their loved one to his final resting place at Leavenworth National (VA) Cemetery on Monday 13 Jun 16. Service will be at Crossroads United Methodist Church\, 101 E. Gilman Rd.\, Lansing\, Kansas with escort following. \nPFC Bird entered the U.S. Army in 1944 and was discharged in 1946\, but during that time he was stationed in both Europe and Korea. He was awarded the World War II Victory Medal\, European-African-Middle East Theater Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal. \nStaging: Lansing\, Kansas 13 Jun 16 \n1215 hrs. (12:15 pm) – Stage and Set Flags at Crossroads United Methodist Church\, 101 Gilman Rd.\, Lansing\, Kansas. \n1230 hrs. (12:30 pm) – Man Flag Line \n1300 hrs. (1:00 pm) – Service Begins \n1430 hrs. (2:30 pm) – Service at Leavenworth National Cemetery \nRide Captain for this mission is To Be Determined at this time. Please monitor the Patriot Guard Riders website for updates. \nThank you all for what you do. \nBruce (Medic) Holmes\nAssistant State Captain\nbholmes5@kc.rr.com\n913-901-7722 URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/ray-bird-usa-wwii-lansing/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160613T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160613T110000 DTSTAMP:20210513T181925 CREATED:20160613T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T145231Z UID:411415-1465808400-1465815600@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Craig Schantz\, 63\, USMC DESCRIPTION:Craig Schantz\, 63\nUSMC Vietnam Veteran\nFlorissant\, MO.\n13 June 16\n\n\n\nThe family of Craig Schantz has respectfully requested the Patriot Guard Riders assist with the Memorial Service of their loved one by Standing a Tall and Silent Flag Line of Honor and Respect. \nMr. Schantz served his country with Honor in the United States Marine Corps (1969-1973)\, with the rank of Private First Class MOS 1833 AmTracCrewMan (bulldozer operator). He received the National Defense Service Medal and Rifle Expert Badge. Mr. Schantz was a devoted father and loving grandfather who loved camping\, woodworking and history. \nMr. Schantz is survived by his wife\, Susan\, two children\, and five grandchildren. \nObituary Link: www.hutchensmortuary.com/obituaries/Craig-Schantz/#!/Obituary \nStage: Monday\, June 13\, 9:00 A.M. \nHutchens Mortuary and Cremation Center\n675 Graham Road\nFlorissant\, MO \nFlag Line: 9:15 – 10:00 \nService: 10:00 \nEscort: Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Appointment time: 11:30 \nRide Captain:\nRon “Pete” Peterson\nron.peterson@charter.net\n636.443.9643 \nFlag Support:\nDennis Kluge \nWeather projected to be 74-90* and mostly sunny with a 20% rain chance. HYDRATE HYDRATE HYDRATE​ URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/craig-schantz-63-usmc/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160613T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160613T110000 DTSTAMP:20210513T181925 CREATED:20160613T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T145240Z UID:411428-1465808400-1465815600@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Charles Bickwermert\, USA DESCRIPTION:Patriot’s Name : Charles Bickwermert\nMilitary Branch : US ARMY\, Vietnam Combat Veteran\nMission Type : Memorial Service\n\nDate of Mission: June 13\, 2016\nStaging Time: 0945 \nBriefing Time: 1045 \nIn position Time: 1100\nGate Time HNC: 1115\nStaging Address: Houston National Cemetery 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr. Houston\, TX 77038\, Hemicycle parking lot \nMission Details : Flag line at shelter. Flag bikes requested\, weather permitting \nCharles Bickwermert\, 68\, passed away on May 30\,2016. Charlie B\, as he was known\, served our Nation honorably as a member of the US Army with a tour of duty in the Vietnam War. He is survived by his mother\, Dora Schuler Bickwermert\, one son\, and two sisters. \nServing as honorary pallbearers are all Vietnam War Veterans and his comrades of the Patriot Guard Riders\n\nRide Captain: Tom Berleth\nRC Phone number: 713-598-2598\nRC email address: tberleth@aol.com \nRide Captain #2: Dee Goff\nRC #2 Phone Number: 281-468-5488\nRC #2 email address: jgoffsr@aol.com \nRCA: John LePage\nRCA Phone number: 713-560-3173\nRCA email address: johnlepage@sbcglobal.net \nSupport Vehicle: John LePage \n\nWeather Forecast: 60% chance of scattered showers high of 84.\nPlease Hydrate Before and During this Mission. URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/charles-bickwermert-usa/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160613T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160613T110000 DTSTAMP:20210513T181925 CREATED:20160613T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T145241Z UID:411429-1465808400-1465815600@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:LCDR Daniel Colby Tostevin\, 65 DESCRIPTION:The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to stand in honor at the Interment Service for Daniel Colby Tostevin on Monday\, June 13\, 2016 at Fort Logan National Cemetery\, 3698 South Sheridan Blvd.\, Denver at 12:30 PM\, Pavilion B. \nMr. Tostevin was born on July 26\, 1950 and died on June 3\, 2016 at the age of 65. He served in the United States Navy for 28 years and retired as a Lieutenant Commander. He served as a Submariner and was also a Navy Diver. \n11:45 AM – Stage at the Fort Logan Visitors Center\n NOON – Mission Briefing\n12:15 PM – Depart for Pavilion B to form Flag Line \nWill an available Ride Captain please post. \nI will be honored to attend and will bring Flags. \n—\nJim Herstein\njwherst@aol.com URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/lcdr-daniel-colby-tostevin-65/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160613T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160613T110000 DTSTAMP:20210513T181925 CREATED:20160613T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T145242Z UID:411430-1465808400-1465815600@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Thomas Lynch\, 98\, USN DESCRIPTION:The family of Greatest Generation and WWII hero Thomas Lynch\, 98\, has honored the Patriot Guard by requesting our presence with a Flag Line of Honor at their loved ones celebration of life.\n\nMr. Lynch served our great nation 1941-1945 in the US Navy and earned the rank of Chief Petty Officer flying in a Martin Mariner Bomber Patrol Group in the South Atlantic and Caribbean.\n\nHe earned the US Navy Air Crew Wing Pin with 2 Stars (2 enemy Subs sunk) and the Military Medal for Caribbean and S. Atlantic with 1 Star (1 enemy Sub sunk) along with numerous other awards\, decorations\, and commendations.\n\n Mr Lynch was then employed by McDonnell-Douglas for 35 years\, He was a longtime member of St. Peters Parish in St. Charles\, A member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society\, Knights of Columbus Council 823\, and a member of American Legion post 312.\n\n Mr. Lynch continues helping others by having donated his body to St. Louis University School of Medicine.\n\nStaging\n\n 0845\, Monday June 13\n\n St. Peters Catholic Church\n221 First Capitol Drive\n\nSt. Charles Mo. (Across from St. Joseph Hospital)\n\n This is a Flag Line of Honor-no escort\n\n SRC Robert Smith — bobsmithesq4@gmail.com\n\n Flag Support — Danny Reinbold\n\n Temperature projected to be a high of 96 and Missouri humidity.. Dress wisely and hydrate BEFORE arrival. (Morning coffee is not Hydration)\n\n HYDRATE HYDRATE HYDRATE URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/thomas-lynch-98-usn/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160613T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160613T110000 DTSTAMP:20210513T181925 CREATED:20160613T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T145242Z UID:411431-1465808400-1465815600@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:James Nason\, USAF\, Vietnam / Bennington\, VT DESCRIPTION:This thread is locked; please post your condolences at https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?418866 \nUpdate Information to follow at a later date. Please monitor your emails. \nPlease note that due to ongoing OPSEC concerns\, mission details are not shown in this posting. All specific details and updates have been sent to members directly via their e-mail address on file. \n*****NO PHOTOS DURING THE MISSION. DO NOT TAKE PICTURES IN OR OF THE FLAG LINE\, THE MISSION HAS BEGUN AT THAT POINT***** IF THERE ARE ANY QUESTIONS THEN PLEASE REFER TO THE STATE CAPTAIN.***** \n \n\nHonor Mission\nA2C James “Jim” Nason\, USAF\, Vietnam Veteran\nBennington\, VT and Schuylerville\, NY\n13 JUNE 2016\n\n\nAt the request of the family the Vermont Patriot Guard Riders have been asked to provide a Joint Mission to include a dignified transfer\, escort\, and a flag line in conjunction with the Patriot Guard Riders of New York for fallen HERO A2C James “Jim” Nason\, USAF\, Vietnam Veteran. \nA2C James “Jim” Nason served his country honorably during the Vietnam War from 1961 through 1967. He was a jet engine mechanic stationed at Phu Cat Air Force Base\, Vietnam. His DD-214 includes the Good Conduct Medal and was noted for a Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon. Veteran Nason also has his name inscribed on one of the monuments at the Vermont Veterans Home in Bennington\, VT. \nVeteran Nason leaves behind his wife Donna and six children. The family asked me to include information about how he was an avid Harley Davidson motorcyclist\, that he rode for 54 years\, and his last motorcycle was a Harley Davidson Heritage Softail. They described him as a “very\, very Proud American” and said it was his wish to have the Patriot Guard Riders involved. \nThe Patriot Guard Riders will be privileged to be there to render Honor\, Dignity and Respect for the life and service of A2C James “Jim” Nason\, USAF\, Vietnam Veteran. \nThis will be a TWO PART MISSION\n\n*****Vermont Patriot Guard Riders Mission Itinerary*****\n\nSTAGING: ~ Please check emails for time\nHanson-Walbridge Funeral Home\n213 West Main Street\nBennington\, VT 05201 \nDignified Transfer out of the Funeral Home and into the hearse.\nBRIEFING: ~ Please check emails for time\nFlag Line Formation: ~ Please check emails for time\nKSU: ~ Please check emails for time \n**There will be a lead vehicle provided by Hanson-Walbridge Funeral Home. The Patriot Guard Riders will fall in behind the lead vehicle.\nThe Hearse will fall in behind the Patriot Guard Riders. An “Empty Rider” trailer will fall in behind the Patriot Guard Riders. The Empty Rider Trailer will contain an empty motorcycle\, a helmet\, the leather jacket of A2C James “Jim” Nason\, USAF\, Vietnam Veteran\, and a POW/MIA Flag. The family will fall in behind the Empty Rider Trailer. \nIt is 55 minutes (37.2 miles) to Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery where our HERO is to be interred. \nRCIC: Gary Herbert \n518.538.1315\nsigndog@gmail.com \n*****Part Two Interment at Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery*****\n\nNew York Patriot Guard Riders\nSTAGING: ~ Please check emails for time\nGerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery\n200 Duell Road\nSchuylerville\, NY 12871 \nBRIEFING: ~ Please check emails for time\nFlag Line Formation: ~ Please check emails for time \nRCIC: Dan Nolin\ndan1nolin@yahoo.com\n\n\n—\nPat Howardell \nVermont State Captain URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/james-nason-usaf-vietnam-bennington-vt/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160613T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160613T110000 DTSTAMP:20210513T181925 CREATED:20160613T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T145243Z UID:411432-1465808400-1465815600@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Andy Rios Sr\, 77\, USN DESCRIPTION:Andrew “Andy” Rios Sr.\, 77\nUSN / Firefighter\nSt Louis\, Missouri\n13 June 16\n\n\n\nLadies and Gentlemen of the Patriot Guard Riders\, the family of Navy Veteran Andy Rios Sr. has invited the PGR to stand in honor of their fallen Hero\, just as he once stood for us. It will be our distinct privilege to do so. Hero Rios will receive Military Honors\, as well as a tribute from the Firefighter’s Honor Guard.\nMr. Rios served our Great Nation in the Navy from 1957 through 1961\, where he was an ADJ3 (Aviation Machinist’s Mate Jet Engine Mechanic) Petty Officer 3rd Class\, and later served again as a Firefighter until retirement.\nThank you Mr. Rios\, from a grateful Nation. You will never be forgotten. \n Mission schedule: \nMonday\, June 13\, 2016\n10:45 – Ride Meeting @ JohnL. Ziegenhein & Sons (City)\, 7027 Gravois Ave\, St. Louis\, MO 63116\n11:00 – Flag Line\n12:00 – Funeral Service with Honor escort immediately following.\n1:30 – Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery appointment time\n\nRide Captain – Jeff Hirsch / jeff.hirsch@aol.com / 314-210-6307\nSupport / Flags – Jim “Tinker” Jarzenbeck \n Cages welcome. Please arrive hydrated\, and prepared for a safe and Respectful Honor escort. URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/andy-rios-sr-77-usn/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160613T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160613T110000 DTSTAMP:20210513T181925 CREATED:20160613T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T145244Z UID:411433-1465808400-1465815600@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:James Nason\, USAF\, Vietnam / Bennington\, VT DESCRIPTION:Update Information to follow at a later date. Please monitor your emails. \nPlease note that due to ongoing OPSEC concerns\, mission details are not shown in this posting. All specific details and updates have been sent to members directly via their e-mail address on file. \n*****NO PHOTOS DURING THE MISSION. DO NOT TAKE PICTURES IN OR OF THE FLAG LINE\, THE MISSION HAS BEGUN AT THAT POINT***** IF THERE ARE ANY QUESTIONS THEN PLEASE REFER TO THE STATE CAPTAIN.***** \n \n\nHonor Mission\nA2C James “Jim” Nason\, USAF\, Vietnam Veteran\nBennington\, VT and Schuylerville\, NY\n13 JUNE 2016\n\n\nAt the request of the family the Vermont Patriot Guard Riders have been asked to provide a Joint Mission to include a dignified transfer\, escort\, and a flag line in conjunction with the Patriot Guard Riders of New York for fallen HERO A2C James “Jim” Nason\, USAF\, Vietnam Veteran. \nA2C James “Jim” Nason served his country honorably during the Vietnam War from 1961 through 1967. He was a jet engine mechanic stationed at Phu Cat Air Force Base\, Vietnam. His DD-214 includes the Good Conduct Medal and was noted for a Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon. Veteran Nason also has his name inscribed on one of the monuments at the Vermont Veterans Home in Bennington\, VT. \nVeteran Nason leaves behind his wife Donna and six children. The family asked me to include information about how he was an avid Harley Davidson motorcyclist\, that he rode for 54 years\, and his last motorcycle was a Harley Davidson Heritage Softail. They described him as a “very\, very Proud American” and said it was his wish to have the Patriot Guard Riders involved. \nThe Patriot Guard Riders will be privileged to be there to render Honor\, Dignity and Respect for the life and service of A2C James “Jim” Nason\, USAF\, Vietnam Veteran. \nThis will be a TWO PART MISSION\n\n*****Vermont Patriot Guard Riders Mission Itinerary*****\n\nSTAGING: ~ Please check emails for time\nHanson-Walbridge Funeral Home\n213 West Main Street\nBennington\, VT 05201 \nDignified Transfer out of the Funeral Home and into the hearse.\nBRIEFING: ~ Please check emails for time\nFlag Line Formation: ~ Please check emails for time\nKSU: ~ Please check emails for time \n**There will be a lead vehicle provided by Hanson-Walbridge Funeral Home. The Patriot Guard Riders will fall in behind the lead vehicle.\nThe Hearse will fall in behind the Patriot Guard Riders. An “Empty Rider” trailer will fall in behind the Patriot Guard Riders. The Empty Rider Trailer will contain an empty motorcycle\, a helmet\, the leather jacket of A2C James “Jim” Nason\, USAF\, Vietnam Veteran\, and a POW/MIA Flag. The family will fall in behind the Empty Rider Trailer. \nIt is 55 minutes (37.2 miles) to Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery where our HERO is to be interred. \nRCIC: Gary Herbert \n518.538.1315\nsigndog@gmail.com \n*****Part Two Interment at Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery*****\n\nNew York Patriot Guard Riders\nSTAGING: ~ Please check emails for time\nGerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery\n200 Duell Road\nSchuylerville\, NY 12871 \nBRIEFING: ~ Please check emails for time\nFlag Line Formation: ~ Please check emails for time \nRCIC: Dan Nolin\ndan1nolin@yahoo.com\n\n\n—\nPat Howardell \nVermont State Captain URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/james-nason-usaf-vietnam-bennington-vt-2/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160613T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160613T110000 DTSTAMP:20210513T181925 CREATED:20160613T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T145244Z UID:411434-1465808400-1465815600@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Russell B. Johnson\, USA\, Vietnam / Morris DESCRIPTION:PFC Russell Bruce Johnson\nUS Army\, Vietnam Veteran\nMorris\, IL\n13 June 2016\n\n\nThe family of PFC Russell Bruce Johnson\, US Army\, has asked the PGR to stand a flag line at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home in Morris\, IL. for brief service. Then the family would like for us to escort Russell to ALNC in Elwood\, IL. \nPlease come out and show your respect for this Veteran that he so well deserves. \nMonday June 13\n\nStaging : 7:30 AM\nFred C. Dames Funeral Home\n1201 US – 6\nMorris\, IL 60450\n\nService: 8:00 AM\nKSU : 9:00 AM\n\nEscort to\nAbraham Lincoln National Cemetery\n20953 W. Hoff Rd\nElwood\, IL \nALNC Service is at 10:00 AM \nSRC :\nRodney Swinson\nrodswinson1021@yahoo.com\n708=-205-2151 Cell URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/russell-b-johnson-usa-vietnam-morris/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160613T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160613T110000 DTSTAMP:20210513T181925 CREATED:20160613T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T145307Z UID:411470-1465808400-1465815600@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Henry Nichols Jr\, USA Veteran / Midlothian DESCRIPTION:SP4 Henry “Buddy” Nichols Jr\nUS Army Veteran\nMidlothian/Elwood IL\n13 June 16\n\n\n\nSP4 Nichols proudly\, honorably served in The US Army from 1979-82. Buddy’s family has asked the presence of The Patriot Guard to honor him during his funeral\, escort and burial. \nLOCATION:\nHickey Memorial Chapel\n4201 w 147th St\nMidlothian\, IL \nSTAGE and BRIEF: 10:00am \nAfter a brief service we will escort to ALNC for a 12:30 burial \nSRCs:\nbigDave\n312 405-2692 \nRodney\n708 205-2151 URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/henry-nichols-jr-usa-veteran-midlothian/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160613T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160613T110000 DTSTAMP:20210513T181925 CREATED:20160613T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T145318Z UID:411487-1465808400-1465815600@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Henry Alan Church-Smith\, USMC Veteran / Sequim DESCRIPTION:Ladies and Gentlemen of the Patriot Guard Riders: \nOur Hero\, Cpl Henry Alan “Pete” Church-Smith and his wife\, Missy\, have given us the Honor of providing a RHG and Flag line to honor his life and service to our nation while he is laid to rest. Pete served in the USMC from 1961 – 64 as a Radio Relay Technician during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He received the Good Conduct Medal 1st Award. Pete took a great deal of pride in his military service and being a United States Marine was evident in how he lived his life. \nPete is a PGR brother who has stood the line for those who could no longer stand and now the time has come for us to stand for him. \nPlease join me in paying final Honor and Respect to our Hero\, Cpl Henry Alan “Pete” Church-Smith. \nThis is a two part mission: RHG and Flag line. \nThe RHG has been pre-selected. \nMISSION THREAD: \nMISSION DATE:\nMonday\, 13 June\, 2016 \nRHG STAGING:\nHi-Way 101 Diner\n392 Washington St.\nSequim\, WA 98382 \nMISSION PLAN FOR RHG:\n0745 RC’s arrive\n0800 Preselected RHG arrives\, signs in\, drain & fill\n0815 Mission brief\n0830 KSU to family home\n0900 KSU for I-5 meet-up\n1140 KSU for TNC\n1200 Arrive TNC\n1230 Service begins \nPrimary RC\nKelly Thomas\n360-461-3255\nmyk9karma@gmail.com \nSecond RC\nJim “Bikervet” Dickson\n360-628-3157\nbikervet4wapgr@live.com \nFLAG LINE STAGING:\nMcDonald’s\n23225 Maple Valley Black Diamond Rd SE\nMaple Valley\, WA 98038 \nMISSION PLAN FOR FLAG LINE:\n1115 RC & SV arrives\n1130 Riders sign-in\, drain and fill\n1145 Briefing\n1200 KSU\n1230 RHG\, Family & friends arrive for Service with Military Honors \nRC\nSabrina “Mother Hen” Casanova Brown\nsabrinacbrown@hotmail.com \nSV\nRobert “Beaconkeeper” Heili\nbeaconkeeper@pgrofwa.org URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/henry-alan-church-smith-usmc-veteran-sequim/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160613T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160613T110000 DTSTAMP:20210513T181925 CREATED:20160613T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T145318Z UID:411488-1465808400-1465815600@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Richard Dozier Knowles\, 77\, USA Veteran / Pasadena DESCRIPTION:Richard Dozier Knowles\, 77\nU.S. Army / Veteran\nPasadena\, FL. / St. Petersburg\, FL.\nMonday\, June 13\, 2016\n\n\n\nThe Family of PFC Richard Dozier Knowles has graciously invited the Patriot Guard Riders to escort their loved one to Bay Pines National Cemetery and stand in final respects for their Hero. \nPFC Knowles served in the US Army from 10/30/61 to 10/30/63\, serving in Co B 14th QM Bn. \nUpon completion of his service to the Country\, PFC Knowles Received an Honorable Discharge and awarded a Good Conduct Medal and Sharpshooter Badge. \nPFC Knowles was an active Board Member at American Legion Post 158\, Treasure Island\, FL.\, and loved fishing during his free time. \nHis wife Sandi Knowles and son survive PFC Knowles. \nPlease bring your 3 x 5 American Flags and stand for this Hero\, as he did for our Nation and us. \nNote: This is a two-part mission. \nPart 1 is an escort only (approximately 7 miles) from the church in Pasadena\, FL. to St. Petersburg. \nPart 2 is a committal service at Bay Pines National Cemetery\, St. Petersburg. \nFlag Bikes are strongly encouraged. \nItinerary:\nPart I – Escort\nTradewinds Christian Church\n6740 Park Street South\nSouth Pasadena\, FL.\, 33707 \nMap: https://goo.gl/KmZgau \nStaging: 1245 hrs \nBrief: 1300 hrs \nKSU: 1315 hrs\n\nPart II – Committal\nBay Pines National Cemetery\n10000 Bay Pines Blvd.\nSt. Petersburg\, FL.\, 33708 \nMap: https://goo.gl/gQWh7K \nStage: 1330 hrs (Or upon arrival of escort) \nBrief: 1345 hrs \nFlag Line: As determined by R/C \nService: 1415 hrs \nRide Captain:\nRandall “Tourguide” McNabb\nrandallmcnabb@yahoo.com\n727-643-3325 \nRespectfully submitted:\nDavid “Flyboy” Shelton\nFL ASC URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/richard-dozier-knowles-77-usa-veteran-pasadena/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160613T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160613T110000 DTSTAMP:20210513T181925 CREATED:20160613T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T145332Z UID:411510-1465808400-1465815600@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Edward Lee Caswell\, USA DESCRIPTION:The family of Edward Lee Caswell\, SGT (T) U.S. Army\, Vietnam has requested the Patriot Guard’s attendance at his graveside committal services at Hillcrest Cemetery in Six Lakes\, Michigan. \nMr. Caswell served with the 3rd Battalion\, 73rd Armor Regiment in Vietnam and was awarded his Sharpshooter’s Medal (M-14)\, National Defense Service Medal\, Vietnam Campaign Medal\, Vietnam Service Medal\, an Army Commendation Medal\, and a Good Conduct Ribbon (1st). \nAn avid motorcyclist\, Ed was a member of the Michigan Road Riders club and attended the annual “Blessing of the Bikes” in Baldwin for 26 consecutive years. He also enjoyed woodworking and was a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5602 in Six Lakes. \nMonday\, June 13\, 2016 \nObituary: www.ChristiansenCares.com \nHillcrest Cemetery\nSix Lakes\, MI.\nMap: http://mapq.st/1OacwcP \nStaging: 12:15 PM \nBriefing: 12:30 PM \nFlag line: Immediately following briefing. \nRC: Phil Pakiela\n(616) 916-3064\npapapakiela@gmail.com \n3 X 5 American Flags will be available at the mission. URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/edward-lee-caswell-usa/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160613T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160613T110000 DTSTAMP:20210513T181925 CREATED:20160613T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T145137Z UID:411338-1465808400-1465815600@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Tommy V. Guynes Sr\, 70 DESCRIPTION:Patriot’s Name: Sgt Tommy Virgil Guynes\, Sr.\nMilitary Branch: United States Army\nClassification: Veteran \nLink To Obituary:\nhttp://www.turrentinejacksonmorrow.com/obituaries/tommy-virgil \nMission Ride Captain:\nGarland “PAPA” Raney\, papa@ntxpgr.org\, (214) 799-5185 \nMission Summary:\nThe Patriot Guard will stage at the First Baptist Church in Farmersville\, Texas\, stand a flag line at the funeral service\, then join in a procession\nto the Cemetery and a flag line at the interment service. \nPART 1: Flag line at funeral service and procession to Cemetery.\nMission Date: Jun 13\, 2016 – Monday\nStaging Time: 13:30\nBriefing Time: 13:45\nIn Position Time Or KSU: 14:00\nService Start Time: 14:30 \nDetails Of Part 1:\nThe Patriot Guard will stage at the First Baptist Church in Farmersville\, Texas. The flags will be put in place\, a mission briefing will be held and\, at the appropriate time\, the flag line will be manned for the arrival of family and friends. After the service starts\, the flags will be returned to the support vehicle\, a safety briefing held\, and bikes staged for procession to the Cemetery. Those not wishing to be in the procession can comply with part two of this mission. \nName Of Staging Point:\nFirst Baptist Church of Farmersville\n124 S. Washington\nFarmersville\, Texas 75442 \nPART 2: Interment service\nMission Date: Jun 13\, 2016 – Monday\nStaging Time: 14:45\nBriefing Time: 15:00\nIn Position Time Or KSU: 15:15\nService Start Time: 15:30 \nDetails Of Part 2:\nThe Patriot Guard will stage at the IOOF Cemetery in Farmersville\, Texas. The flags will be put in place\, a mission briefing held and\, at the appropriate time\, man the flag line for the arrival of Sgt. Guynes family and friends. After the service is over\, the flags will be returned to the support vehicle\, a debriefing held\, and riders dismissed. \nName Of Staging Point:\nIOOF Cemetery\nFarmersville\, Texas URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/tommy-v-guynes-sr-70/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160613T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160613T110000 DTSTAMP:20210513T181925 CREATED:20160613T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T145144Z UID:411349-1465808400-1465815600@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:LCDR Anthony Carbone\, USCG(RET) DESCRIPTION:Patriot’s Name: LCDR Anthony Carbone\nMilitary Branch: United States Coast Guard\nClassification: Retired From Military\nAdditional Military Info: USCG Academy 1966; Vietnam Vet\, Riverboats \nLink To Obituary:\nhttp://www.cwsfuneralhome.com/sitemaker/sites/EASTGA1/memsol.cgi?user_id=180\n6413 \nMission Ride Captain:\nDan “Mad Russian” Mathys\npgrdan1@gmail.com\n(817)300-5542 \nMission Summary: The Family of LCDR Carbone has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to stand Honors at his Inurnment Service. \nPART 1: Inurnment Service at Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery\,1030hrs; June 13th\nMission Date: Jun 13\, 2016 -Monday\nStaging Time: 09:45\nBriefing Time: 10:00\nIn Position Time Or KSU: 10:15\nService Start Time: 10:30 \nDetails Of Part 1: After the Mission Briefing\, Honor Bikes will take their position in staging lane C to await the arrival of LCDR Carbone\, his family\, and friends. All other Riders will proceed to shelter C\, set the flags\, and prepare to receive LCDR Carbone for his Inurnment Service. At the conclusion of the Service\, flags will be returned to the rear of the shelter\nand the Riders will be debriefed and dismissed. \nName Of Staging Point: Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery\n2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy\nDallas\, Texas 75211 \nRespectfully Submitted By:\nDan “Mad Russian” Mathys\nRide Captain URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/lcdr-anthony-carbone-uscgret/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160613T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160613T110000 DTSTAMP:20210513T181925 CREATED:20160613T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T145145Z UID:411350-1465808400-1465815600@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:John J. Koenig Sr DESCRIPTION:Patriot’s Name: CPL John J. Koenig Sr.\nMilitary Branch: United States Army\nClassification: Veteran\nAdditional Military Info: Korean War Veteran \nLink To Obituary:\nhttp://obituaries.weatherforddemocrat.com/story/John-Koenig-1933-2015-729367092 \nMission Ride Captain:\nRusty “The Scot” McNab\nrustymcnab@sbcglobal.net\n(817) 228-7845\, Keller \nMission Summary:\nThe Family of CPL John J. Koenig and Betty Koenig has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to stand Honors at their joint Inurnment Service. Mr. Koenig passed away January\, 2015. Mrs. Koenig passed away May\, 2016. It was their wish that they be placed in their final resting place together. \nPART 1:Inurnment Service\nMission Date:Jun 13\, 2016 -Monday\nStaging Time:09:30\nBriefing Time:09:45\nIn Position Time Or KSU:10:00\nService Start Time:10:15 \nDetails Of Part 1:\nThe Patriot Guard Riders will stage at the Visitor’s Center\, Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery. Following the mission briefing\, Big Flag Honor Bikes will move to Lane B and prepare to escort the Family Procession. The remaining Riders will proceed to the shelter and stand the Flag Line for the Inurnment Service. At the conclusion of the Service\, Flags will be furled and Riders dismissed. \nName Of Staging Point:\nDallas Fort Worth National Cemetery\n2000 Mountain Creek Parkway\nDallas\, Texas 75211 \nRespectfully Submitted By:\nRusty “The Scot” McNab\nRide Captain URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/john-j-koenig-sr/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160613T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160613T110000 DTSTAMP:20210513T181925 CREATED:20160613T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T145147Z UID:411353-1465808400-1465815600@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Ralph Young\, 71 DESCRIPTION:[FONT=&]We have been invited by the family of Ralph Young\, 71\, US Navy Veteran\, to stand in his honor. Mr. Young served during the Vietnam war/conflict aboard the USS Newport News\, and received several citations and awards. It is our honor now to stand for him. The following arrangements have been made… \nFUNERAL\nDAY/DATE: Monday\, 13 June 2016\nPLACE: Steen’s Funeral Home\, 3409 13th Street\, Ashland\, KY 41102\nTIME: 12:00 pm\nSTAGING AREA: Dairy Queen\, 3300 13th St\, Ashland\, KY 41102\nSTAGING TIME: 9:30 am\nKSU: 9:45 am \nBurial will be at the Kentucky Veteran’s Cemetery NE directly following the service. \nPlease bring your 3’x5’ American flags\, arrive hydrated\, and dress according to the weather conditions. \nI will be the Ride Captain for this mission. If you have any questions\, please contact me at the number below. My thanks to each of you. Take care and ride safely. \nTom Epperly\nSr. Ride Captain\n606.571.9022\n[/FONT] URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/ralph-young-71/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160613T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160613T110000 DTSTAMP:20210513T181925 CREATED:20160613T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T145153Z UID:411361-1465808400-1465815600@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:James Eddie Boutwell\, American Hero DESCRIPTION:James Eddie Boutwell\nVietnam Veteran\nTroy\, Alabama\nJune 13\, 2016\, 2:pm\n\n\n\nGreen Hill Memorial Funeral Home\, 1621 South U.S. Hwy. 29 Troy\, Alabama 36079. \nBurial will follow at Green Hill Memorial Cemetery. \nIt is our privilege to be invited to pay our respects to our fallen hero who honorably served our country\, and to stand in silent honor of their beloved family member. \nEnterprise Staging:\nInland Gas Station\n84/167 across from Lowes 11:45 am \nKSU: 12 noon \nDothan go directly to funeral in Troy be there by 12:45pm \nRCIC:\nButch Moody\n334-477-6368 \nFlags and Support:\nPat (Mouse) Miller URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/james-eddie-boutwell-american-hero/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160613T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160613T110000 DTSTAMP:20210513T181925 CREATED:20160613T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T145154Z UID:411362-1465808400-1465815600@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:BG James William Hoerner\, 97\, USA(RET) DESCRIPTION:BG James William Hoerner\, 97\nUS Army Retired\nWWII Veteran\nAda\, MI\n13 June 2016\n\n\n\nThe family of Brigadier General James Hoerner have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to stand a silent Flag Line in Honor of his service to our Country. BG Hoerner joined the Army in 1942 as a cook. He was 25 years old on D-Day when he landed on Utah Beach as a Company Commander\, he retired in 1978 as Brigadier General. His accomplishments have been many in his 97 years\, both in the military and in civilian life. He became a US Bankruptcy court Trustee when he was 70 and retired at the age of 90. \nObituary: http://www.metcalfandjonkhoff.com/notices/James-Hoerner \nLocation: \nSt. Robert of Newminster Parrish\n6477 Ada Dr.\nAda\, MI.\nMap: http://mapq.st/1PlTuLq \nStaging: 8:45 AM \nBriefing: 9:00 AM \nFlag line: 9:30 AM until start of service at 11:00 AM \nRC:\nSherpa\n(616) 890-3864 \nPlease bring your 3’ X 5’ American Flag to stand for General Hoerner. URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/bg-james-william-hoerner-97-usaret/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160613T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160613T110000 DTSTAMP:20210513T181925 CREATED:20160613T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T145155Z UID:411365-1465808400-1465815600@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Emerson Baldwin DESCRIPTION:We have been asked by the family of Emerson Baldwin\, U.S. Army veteran to stand for him as he once stood for us. Please join me in honoring the life and service of Mr. Baldwin.\nThe itinerary is as follows: \nMonday\, June 13\, 2016 \nEastern NC Veterans Cemetery\n164 Longs Plant Farm Road\nGoldsboro\, NC\nhttp://tiny.cc/s5tway\n\nStaging: 11:15 PM\nMission brief: 11:30 PM\nEstablish Flag line: 11:45 PM \nWe will stand a flag line at the graveside service\, & hold until completion of the service and military honors.\nI will be honored to serve as RCIC for this mission\, and can be reached at the number & email below. \nThank you all for everything you do in honoring our heroes & their families! \nTom “Joker” Meece\nDistrict Captain\ntemeece@yahoo.com\n919-632-3422 URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/emerson-baldwin/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160613T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160613T110000 DTSTAMP:20210513T181925 CREATED:20160613T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T145157Z UID:411367-1465808400-1465815600@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:James R. Moreland\, USMC\, Vietnam / Waxahachie DESCRIPTION:Patriot’s Name: Sgt. James R. Moreland\nMilitary Branch: United States Marine Corps\nClassification: Veteran\nAdditional Military Info: Vietnam Veteran 1965-1969 \nMission Ride Captain:\nSylvia “Sapphire” Miller\, slmiller19@sbcglobal.net\, (972) 742-4956 \nRide Captain #2:\nMark Littel\, littelm@hotmail.com\, (682) 251-1300 \nMission Summary:\nThe family of Jim Moreland has invited the PGR to participate in the procession from the church to DFW National Cemetery and to stand a flag line for his inurment service. \nPART 1: Procession\nMission Date: Jun 13\, 2016 – Monday\nStaging Time: 10:45\nBriefing Time: 11:00\nIn Position Time Or KSU: 11:15\n\nDetails Of Part 1:\nPGR will stage at the St. Paul Church and attend the safety briefing prior to the procession. We will then render honors to our veteran as he is being transferred to the lead vehicle and ready ourselves for the procession to DFW National Cemetery. These times are an estimate and it is possible that we may leave a little earlier\, so please be on time. \nName Of Staging Point:\nSt. Paul Church of Waxahachie\n624 Ovilla Rd\nWaxahachie\, Texas 75167 \nPART 2: Inurnment Service\nMission Date: Jun 13\, 2016 – Monday\nStaging Time: 11:45\nBriefing Time: 12:00\nIn Position Time Or KSU: 12:15\nService Start Time: 12:30 \nDetails Of Part 2:\nPGR will stage at the Visitors’ Center for the briefing by Mark Little. If needed\, four honor bikes will be selected at this time. The remaining PGR will proceed to Shelter C to set the flag line and await the arrival of Mr. Moreland\, family\, and friends. At the completion of the service\, we will stow the flags\, debrief\, and be dismissed.\n\nName Of Staging Point:\nDFW National Cemetery\n2000 Mountain Creek Parkway\nDallas\, Texas 75211 URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/james-r-moreland-usmc-vietnam-waxahachie/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160613T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160613T110000 DTSTAMP:20210513T181925 CREATED:20160613T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T145204Z UID:411377-1465808400-1465815600@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Joseph C. Shierhold\, 70 DESCRIPTION:The Family of U.S. Army Veteran\, PFC. Joseph C. Shierhold\, 70\, has Requested the Patriot Guard for the Final Mission of Their Loved One. \nMONDAY\, JUNE 13th.\, 2016 \nVisitation: 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. (0900 hrs.-1000 hrs.)\nService: 10:00 a.m. (1000 hrs.) \nHonor Escort to Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery (St. Louis\, MO.) for Interment with Full Military Honors. \nRCIC:\nDave “Rebel” Beck\, RC.\nDBeck59110@aol.com \nFlags/ Support:\nTeresa “Smilz” Barnhouse\, ARC. \nStaging: (0845 hrs.) to Establish a Flag Line.\nCozeans Memorial Chapel\n217 W. Columbia Street\nFarmington\, MO. 63640 \nWeather Predictions: 88° / 20% Chance of Showers / Dress & Travel Accordingly / HYDRATE. \nRespectfully Submitted:\nS. Roger “Goose” Dollinger\, SRC. URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/joseph-c-shierhold-70/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160613T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160613T110000 DTSTAMP:20210513T181925 CREATED:20160613T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T145205Z UID:411378-1465808400-1465815600@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Wallace Stickelmeyer DESCRIPTION:Wallace Stickelmeyer\nUS Army Veteran\nPost Falls\, Idaho\nMonday\, June 13\n\n\n\nLadies and Gentlemen of the Patriot Guard\, \nThe Patriot Guard has been invited to attend the services for CPL Wallace Stickelmeyer\, US Army Veteran by his family. We will be there to stand tall\, silent and proud in honor of this American Hero. \nCPL Stickelmeyer served from March 3\, 1953 to February 25\, 1955. \nThis will be a two stage mission\, service at Bell Tower at 12:30 pm and interment at Wa. Veterans Cemetery at 3:00 pm. \nStage One: \nRally:\nWalmart ( southeast corner)\n3050 Mullan Ave.\nPost Falls\, Idaho \n​Time…….11:00 am\nBrief……. 11:15 am\nKSU…….​ 11:25 am \nThe Patriot Guard will move from the rally location to Bell Tower and establish a flag line. At the commencement of the service the Patriot Guard will stand down and await Stage Two. \nStage Two: \nEscort to the Wa. Veterans Cemetery\nKSU……1:45 pm \nUpon arrival at the Wa. Veterans Cemetery the Patriot Guard will establish a flag line. The Patriot Guard will stand down after military honors . \nRide Captains:\nChuck Schraeder\nJerry Bauer \nAsst State Captain:\nPam Moist\n(208) 699-5873 \nCage Support:\nBob Thomson URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/wallace-stickelmeyer/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160613T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160613T110000 DTSTAMP:20210513T181925 CREATED:20160613T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T145206Z UID:411380-1465808400-1465815600@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Robert James Spurling\, 65\, USMC DESCRIPTION:Robert James Spurling\, 65\nUSMC Vietnam Veteran\nBushnell\, FL.\nMonday\, June 13\, 2016\n\n\n\nThe family of PVT Robert James Spurling has graciously requested the Patriot Guard Rider’s presence as they show their final respects and lay their love one to rest.\nPVT Spurling served his Country in the U.S. Marine Corps from March 1968 – March 1972\, and performed duties as a Radio Telephone Operator. \nPVT Spurling served a tour-of-duty in Vietnam from January 1970 – January 1971. Upon completion of his service to our Country\, PVT Spurling received an Honorable Discharge and awarded the National Defense Service Medal\, Good Conduct Medal\, Combat Action Ribbon\, Naval Marine Parachute Insignia\, Vietnam Campaign Medal and a Vietnam Service Medal. \nPVT Spruling’s wife survives him and his hobbies included fishing\, hiking in the mountains and riding motorcycles. \nPlease bring your 3 X 5 American Flags and join us as we escort and stand in silent Honor and Respect for our U.S. Marine\, Vietnam Veteran and his family. \nItinerary: \nFlorida National Cemetery\n6502 SW 102nd Ave.\nBushnell\, FL.\, 33513 \nMap: https://goo.gl/7vjBPn \nStage: 1000 hrs \nBrief: 1015 hrs \nFlag Line: As determined by Ride Captain \nService: 1100 hrs \nRide Captain:\nDoug “Easy D” Stone\ndstone34@ymail.com\n352-603-0212 \nRespectfully submitted:\nDavid “Flyboy” Shelton\nFL ASC URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/robert-james-spurling-65-usmc/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160613T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160613T110000 DTSTAMP:20210513T181925 CREATED:20160613T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T145207Z UID:411381-1465808400-1465815600@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Ronald Dale Turner\, USA DESCRIPTION:SP5 Ronald Dale Turner – US Army Vietnam Veteran – Duncan\, OK\, 13 Jun 16 \nThe family of SP5 Ronald Dale Turner\, US Army Vietnam Veteran\, has requested the Patriot Guard Riders to stand and honor their fallen Hero. \nSP5 Turner entered the US Army in 1968\, served a tour in Vietnam\, and having fulfilled his obligation was Honorably Discharged in 1970. Services will be conducted at Bailes-Polk Funeral Home\, 910 W Oak Ave\, Duncan\, Ok at 10:00 AM\, Monday\, 13 June 2016. The Stephens County Honor Guard will honor our Hero with Full Military Honors. \nStaging: 9:00 AM\nBailes-Polk Funeral Home\n910 W Oak Ave\nDuncan\, OK \nMandatory Briefing: 9:15 AM \nSet Flag/Respect line: 9:30 AM for arriving family and guests \nRCIC:\nBill Hamilton\nchaseok@cableone.net\n(580) 475-6468 URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/ronald-dale-turner-usa/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR