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:20160730T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160730T110000 DTSTAMP:20210512T111740 CREATED:20160730T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T144109Z UID:410379-1469869200-1469876400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Randall Clarke Karsokas\, 71\, USMC DESCRIPTION:It is an honor the family of Randall Clarke Karsokas invites the Patriot Guard Riders to participate in his memorial and military honors.\n\nRandall enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps 17 SEP 65\, serving in Vietnam. Randall was honorably discharged 30 JUL 69\, as a SGT (E5). \nAfter his discharge\, Randall worked as a Master Carpenter for the Long Beach School District\, from which he retired.\n\nRandall enjoyed camping\, surfing\, classic rock\, lobster races with his brothers\, his awesome beard\, inappropriate jokes and a cold Budweiser.\n\nRandy was preceded in death by his brothers and is survived by his wife of 25 years\, Cindy\, 13 nieces and nephews\, and 9 great nieces and nephews.\n\nNOTE: This notice is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this military veteran. For those interested all are welcome. We will accompany the hero and his family from his residence to the memorial which is also a private residence. Please see time table if you would like to participate. Due to private residential addresses being utilized\, the only address being shown is the initial staging location.\n\nTime Table for Saturday\, 30 JUL 16:\n1215 hrs Stage at Golden Eagle Restaurant\, 2101 E. Willow St.\,\n Signal Hill\, CA. 90755 https://goo.gl/maps/y3N3HHXyKun\n1230 hrs Mission briefing\n1245 hrs KSU (2.4 miles) to family home.\n1300 hrs Flag line for hero as he is moved to vehicle for accompany..\n1315 hrs KSU (3.8 miles) to location of Memorial\n1330 hrs Flag line and military honors.\n\n Ride Captain Paul (PeaceKeeper) Anderson\n310-717-3656\nPeaceKeeper1944@gmail.com \nYou do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. Everyone is welcome. We encourage those who do not ride to attend in your car. If this will be your first mission go to the initial staging area and you will be briefed there by the R/C (Ride Captain). Dress for motorcycle riding or dress casually if you are driving a cage (car). Please feel free to attend any portion of this mission you can. Please ride/drive safely. URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/randall-clarke-karsokas-71-usmc/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160730T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160730T110000 DTSTAMP:20210512T111740 CREATED:20160730T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T144147Z UID:410441-1469869200-1469876400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Oscar Nunez Ruiz III\, 73\, USAF-USAFR Veteran DESCRIPTION:Oscar “Oz” Nunez Ruiz of Prescott\, AZ died on July 5\, 2016 at the age of 73. Survivors include his wife\, Letitia (Tish) Rentfrow Ruiz of Prescott AZ; two brothers and a sister. \nOscar joined the United States Air Force after he graduated from high school at age 17\, and was stationed in Texas\, Alabama and Arizona. As an air policeman in two fighter intercept squadrons\, he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal in 1963 and 1964 for demonstration of exemplary behavior\, efficiency and fidelity. Honorably discharged in 1964\, he served two years in the Reserves in San Diego. \nOz and Tish met on an organized bike club ride and married in 1977. He worked for Pacific Bell and AT&T in Southern California before retiring in 2000\, when the couple traveled around the United States for five years before settling in Prescott. \nOZ was a Charter member of American Legion Post 6 Riders (Prescott)\, and also a member of the Patriot Guard Riders. \nOz will be carried to the memorial by his wife on his trike (per his request) in a motorcade of fellow members in tribute to his service. A Memorial service with full military honors and a celebration of life is scheduled at 11 am on Saturday\, July 30\, in the Pine Lakes clubhouse at 3707 W. Pine Lakes Drive in Prescott\, AZ. The family of OZ has requested the Presence of the Patriot Guard Riders for Services and Military Honors and his wife Tish is hoping for a great turn out from ALR & PGR. \nTHIS IS A TWO-PART MISSION. \nPart I (Motorcycle escort only; no flag line) \nDATE: Saturday\, July 30\, 2016 \nSTAGING:\n0915 hours\nMaverick Gas Station\n3576 N. Glassford Hill Rd.\nPrescott Valley\, AZ 86314 \nMap Link: http://tinyurl.com/zyx2wge \nKSU: 0945 to Pine Lakes Clubhouse \nROAD GUARDS ARE NEEDED FOR PART I. PLEASE CONTACT THE SRG AS TO YOUR AVAILABILITY. \nRC and SRG\nSteve “wingzit” McRoberts\n619-823-8502\npgrwingzit@gmail.com \nPart II (Flag line)\nDATE: Saturday\, July 30\, 2016 \nSTAGING:\n1000 hours\nPine Lakes Clubhouse\n3707 W. Pine Lakes Dr\nPrescott\, AZ 86305 \nMap Link: http://tinyurl.com/jfm4r7l (GPS might not be accurate) \n(Directions: You will see a green sign on Iron Springs Rd telling you to turn LEFT on Hereford which will take you to W. Pine Lakes Dr.\nThis is past the tennis courts on W. Pine Lakes Dr. You will see a sign for Pine Lakes. Just park in the Clubhouse parking lot.)\nWe will await the arrival of the escort and then do our song\, prayer and flag line with the family. \nCo-Ride Captain & Flag Support for Part II\nGary “Gman” Sheldon\n928-848-9850\nBuckshotjoe1@hotmail.com URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/oscar-nunez-ruiz-iii-73-usaf-usafr-veteran/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160730T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160730T110000 DTSTAMP:20210512T111740 CREATED:20160730T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T025923Z UID:302160-1469869200-1469876400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:SFC Richard Patrick Donnelly\, 80\, USA(RET) DESCRIPTION:SFC Richard Patrick Donnelly\, 80\, USA(RET)\, Korea-Vietnam / Evans\, GA\, 30 JUL 16 \nThe Patriot Guard Riders have been invited by SFC Donnelly’s family to stand in his honor on Saturday\, July 30\, 2016; we have told them it would be our honor to do so. We will stand a flag line during visitation prior to the service and provide a LEO supported escort to Bellevue Memorial Gardens for interment with military honors. \nStaging: 12:15 PM Saturday\, 30 July 2016 \nPlatt’s Funeral Home-West\, 337 North Belair Road\, Evans\, GA 30809 \nRCIC:\nLeon “River Rat” McLamb\nmcla549@bellsouth.net\n706 836-6104 URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/sfc-richard-patrick-donnelly-80-usaret/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160730T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160730T110000 DTSTAMP:20210512T111740 CREATED:20160730T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T143934Z UID:410235-1469869200-1469876400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Nathan Meeks\, USN\, Vietnam / Bells DESCRIPTION:Patriot’s Name: SN Nathan Meeks\nMilitary Branch: United States Navy\nClassification: Veteran\nAdditional Military Info: Vietnam Veteran \nLink To Obituary:\nhttp://www.npwelch.com/obituary/nathan-meeks/ \nMission Ride Captain:\nCarl “Gunney” Feltner\, Cfeltner@cableone.net\, (903) 819-6227 \nMission Summary:\nThe family of SN Meeks has asked the Patriot Guard to be part of the procession to the cemetery and stand a flag line at the interment. \nPART 1: Procession\nMission Date: Jul 30\, 2016 – Saturday\nStaging Time: 14:00\nBriefing Time: 14:30\nIn Position Time Or KSU: 14:45\nService Start Time: 15:00 \nDetails Of Part 1:\nThe PGR riders will stage for the procession at the funeral home. A brief mission statement and a safety briefing will be given prior to the procession. \nName Of Staging Point:\nMullican-Little Funeral Home\n754 TX Hwy 56\nBells\, Texas 75414 \nPART 2: Interment service\nMission Date: Jul 30\, 2016 – Saturday\nStaging Time: 15:00\nBriefing Time: 15:15\nIn Position Time Or KSU: 15:30\nService Start Time: 15:45 \nDetails Of Part 2:\nUpon completion of the procession\, the North Texas PGR will stand a flag line in honor of this American hero and his family. The US Navy will have an Honor Guard along with the American Legion Honor Guard. When services conclude\, flags will be furled\, and a de-brief will be held and riders dismissed. \nName Of Staging Point:\nFairview Cemetery\nCR 2645\nRavenna\, Texas 75476 URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/nathan-meeks-usn-vietnam-bells/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160730T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160730T110000 DTSTAMP:20210512T111740 CREATED:20160730T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T143935Z UID:410236-1469869200-1469876400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Jim E. Underwood\, USMC - Vietnam DESCRIPTION:Patriot’s Name: Jim Edd Underwood\nMilitary Branch:- United States Marine Corps\nFirst Responder:\n– Police Department\n– Sheriff’s Department \nClassification: Veteran\nAdditional Military Info: Vietnam Veteran \nLink To Obituary:\nhttp://www.jekeevermortuary.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/13137/i\nd/3824533 \nMission Ride Captain:\nRick Crabb\, randjcrabb@juno.com\, (910) 330-9861 \nMission Summary:\nWe have been invited by the family of Jim Edd Underwood to participate in the celebration of his life by standing a Flag Line at his funeral service\, ride with him one last time\, and stand again at his committal. \nPART 1: Flag Line at funeral service followed by procession to the cemetery\nMission Date: Jul 30\, 2016 – Saturday\nStaging Time: 08:00\nBriefing Time: 08:15\nIn Position Time Or KSU: 08:30\nService Start Time: 09:00 \nDetails Of Part 1:\nAfter the Mission Briefing\, the Riders will stand the Flag Line to receive the family and guests of Mr. Underwood. When the funeral service begins\, the flags will be returned the support vehicle\, the Riders will receive the safety briefing and prepare to ride in the procession to the funeral home. Riders not participating in the procession may proceed directly to the cemetery \nName Of Staging Point:\nKeever Mortuary and Funeral Home\n408 N. Dallas St.\nEnnis\, Texas 75119\n\nPART 2: Flag Line at Interment Ceremony\nMission Date: Jul 30\, 2016 – Saturday\nStaging Time: 09:30\nBriefing Time: 09:45\nIn Position Time Or KSU: 10:00\nService Start Time: 10:15 \nDetails Of Part 2:\nAfter the Mission Brief\, the Riders will establish the Flag Line and prepare to receive the family and friends of Mr. Underwood. When directed\, the Riders will return the flags to the support vehicle\, be debriefed and dismissed\n\nName Of Staging Point:\nFlag Line at Interment Ceremony\n4768 FM 984\nEnnis\, Texas 75119 URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/jim-e-underwood-usmc-vietnam/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160730T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160730T110000 DTSTAMP:20210512T111740 CREATED:20160730T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T144512Z UID:410752-1469869200-1469876400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Milford A. Roehrborn\, 87\, USAAC DESCRIPTION:Milford A. Roehrborn \n\n\n \n\n\nWW II Veteran\n\n\n\nKaukauna\, WI. \n\n\n\nJuly 30\, 2016\n\n\n\nMilford A. Roehrborn\, 87\, Wrightstown\, WI\, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family\, September 10\, 2010. \nHe was a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army Air Corps in WW II. He served in the European Theater of War. He was qualified as an aerial gunner\, radio operator\, and mechanic. He served from 1942 to 1945. He was a P.O.W. for almost two years in Stalag 17B. We had the honor to attend to Milford and his family years ago.\nHis wife has now passed away and the family has asked to join them as they are interred together. \nBurial:\nJuly 30\, 2016\n2:00 p.m.\nUnion Cemetery\nRyan Road at State Street\nKaukauna\, WI 54130 \nStaging: 1:00 PM \nFull military honors have been rendered but taps and a bagpiper will present honors. \nRC: Michael Weaver skipatroldoc@gmail.com URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/milford-a-roehrborn-87-usaac/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160730T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160730T110000 DTSTAMP:20210512T111740 CREATED:20160730T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T143939Z UID:410242-1469869200-1469876400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:PO1 Albert J Sarkis III\, 32\, USN (AD) / Landpark DESCRIPTION:The family of PO1 Albert J Sarkis United States Navy\, died on Active Duty\, and his family has requested we stand for him at his funeral mass then escort them and his remains to the cemetery on July 30\, 2016. The Patriot Guard Riders are honored to stand for this American Hero.\n\nAlbert enlisted in the U.S. Navy on 22 Feb 2006 and died on 10 July 2016\, in Bremerton Washington at the age of 32. During his 10 years of dedicated service included missions aboard the USS Lincoln\, Everett\, WA (2006-11)\, Naval Station Guam\, Guam (2011-14)\, and the USS Nimitz\, Bremerton\, WA (2014-16). \nMISSION DETAILS: \nSTAGING: 0900\, 30 JULY 2016 \nLOCATION: HOLY SPIRIT CHURCH 3159 LANDPARK DRIVE SACRAMENTO\, CA maplink-> http://tinyurl.com/gt8vspa \nBREIFING: 0915 \nWe will stand up a flag line for the movement of Albert’s Casket into the sanctuary and arriving family and guests at approx. 0930 and stand down when the service starts at approx.1000. \nWe will stand up the flag line again at the end of the service (1045) for the transfer of his casket to the waiting funeral coach\, then stand down and mount up for escort to the Odd-Fellows Cemetery on Riverside Blvd. \nKSU: EST 1045-1055 – DESTINATION ODD FELLOWS CEMETERY RIVERSIDE BLVD. CLOSEBY \nAt the cemetery we will stand up the flag line again for Albert’s transfer to the grave site and remain in place until the graveside ceremonies are complete after which we will quietly depart. \nRIDE CAPTAIN: CARL LASCHECK\, 916-517-8332 \nARC/SC: TBA \nFOR QUESTIONS/COMMENTS REGARDING THIS MISSION CONTACTS ARE LISTED ABOVE \nYou do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. Everyone is welcome. If you do not ride you are encouraged to attend in your car. \nRemember to bring your 3×5 American Flags. \nIf this will be your first mission go to the staging area. URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/po1-albert-j-sarkis-iii-32-usn-ad-landpark/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160730T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160730T110000 DTSTAMP:20210512T111740 CREATED:20160730T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T143942Z UID:410247-1469869200-1469876400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:JOHN LEE DILLINGHAM\, 93\, USN DESCRIPTION:JOHN LEE DILLINGHAM (93)\nUNITED STATES NAVY\nWW II VETERAN\nSATURDAY\, JULY 30\, 2016\n\n[ATTACH=CONFIG]4976[/ATTACH] \n\n\nBorn: January 4\, 1923\nDeceased: July 27\, 2016\n\nHis family has requested that the PGR attend his services. The mission is a ‘go’ and all contacts have been made. \nMr. Dillingham served in the Navy during WW II and was a Pearl Harbor survivor. \nHe was in many veteran organizations\, including Chapter 8 of the Pearl Harbor Survivor Association. \nHe was served as a Master Mason for over 50 years\, and enjoyed westerns\, crossword puzzles and murder mysteries. He was a member of Clearview Bible Church. \nServices: 10:00 am\, July 30\, 2016\, at Eubank Funeral Home\, 27532 State Highway 64\, Canton\, TX 75103. Interment will be at Haven of Memories\, Canton\, Texas. \nStaging: at the funeral home from 8:15 AM to 8:45 AM with a riders meeting at 8:45 AM. Directions to the cemetery will be given by the Ride Captain. \nThe PGR has been asked to be Pallbearers and to provide a short escort from funeral home to gravesite. \nBIG FLAG BIKES ARE REQUESTED. \nAll new members are requested to sign a PGR Release of Liability prior to Flag Line. Please remain flexible as to the requirements of the mission. \nMap link staging area: https://goo.gl/maps/6b2At87j1S72\n\nRide Captain: Brad Hayes\nPhone: [URL=”tel:903-520-2409″]903-520-2409[/URL]\nEmail Address: brad.hayes68@yahoo.com \nFlag Captain: Linda Hayes\nPhone: [URL=”tel:903-520-2710″]903-520-2710[/URL]\nEmail Address: lhayes1824@aol.com \nWeather Report: high will be close to 97 so please hydrate often\, including the night before. \nALL GROUPS\, CLUBS\, INDEPENDENTS\, ETC. ARE WELCOME. The only prerequisite is RESPECT. Also remember\, you do not have to ride a motorcycle to join in. The flag line is open to all who wish to participate. URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/john-lee-dillingham-93-usn/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160730T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160730T110000 DTSTAMP:20210512T111740 CREATED:20160730T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T144230Z UID:410504-1469869200-1469876400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Lon Albert Swiers\, 45\, USAF\, Gulf Veteran - GWOT / Oberlin DESCRIPTION:MEMORIAL SERVICE\n\n\n \n\n\nSrA Lon Albert Swiers\, 45\n\n\n \n\n\nOberlin/Vermillion\, Ohio\n\n\n \n\n\nUnited States Air Force Veteran of\n\n\n \n\n\n Gulf War/ Desert Shield/ Desert Storm\n\n\n \n\n\n [ATTACH=CONFIG]4945[/ATTACH]\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n Staging Location:\n Smokin Joes / Country Breeze Carry Out\n 4303 State Road (Corner of State Route 60 & Mason Road)\n Vermillion\, Ohio 44089 \n Staging: 30 July 2016 @ 1200 hrs. – (12:00 PM) KSU @ 1230 hrs. – (12:30 PM)\n Please arrive at the staging area on time.\n \n Memorial Service:\n Location will be given at time of staging\n 30 July 2016@1300hrs-(1 PMM) \n \n Our mission will conclude after the Memorial Service. There will be no cemetery escort.\n \n District# 2 Captain Gary Knight is assigned this mission of Honor and Respect. Please follow his instructions. Dress per the weather conditions. Use your own judgment on how you get safely to and from the mission. If you need to contact Gary email him at: gillkiki@neo.rr.com\n \n\n\n“Rest in Peace SrA Swiers”\n[ATTACH=CONFIG]4946[/ATTACH]\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n Bob Woods\n OHSC@patriotguard.org URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/lon-albert-swiers-45-usaf-gulf-veteran-gwot-oberlin/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160730T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160730T110000 DTSTAMP:20210512T111740 CREATED:20160730T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T143944Z UID:410250-1469869200-1469876400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Gerald Yardley\, USA DESCRIPTION:The Patriot Guard Riders have been honored with a request from the family of Gerald “Butch” Yardley to stand a Flag Line and escort their loved on to his final resting place.\n\nMr. Yardley served his country with honor and distinction in the United States Army\, including one tour in Vietnam. He passed away on 26 July 2016 at the age of 70 years. One of Mr. Yardley’s hobbies was riding his motorcycle.\n\nThe PGR will stage at Duncan Funeral Home\, 3rd & Sapper Street in Winona\, MO on Saturday 30 July 2016 at 12:00 pm. A briefing will be held at 12:15 pm followed by a Flag Line from 12:30 pm-1:00 pm. Following the service\, Mr. Yardley will be escorted to final resting place at Pinelawn Cemetery\, Highway H and Cemetery Road near Winona.\n\nPlease\, HYDRATE\, HYDRATE\, HYDRATE.\n\nRide Captain in Charge: Dennis Patterson\n417-252-4231\noldhondarider67@hotmail.com URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/gerald-yardley-usa/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160730T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160730T110000 DTSTAMP:20210512T111740 CREATED:20160730T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T143944Z UID:410251-1469869200-1469876400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Michael Wayne Fleenor DESCRIPTION:Patriot’s Name: Michael Wayne Fleenor\nMilitary Branch: United States Navy\nClassification: Veteran\nAdditional Military Info: Submariner \nLink To Obituary:http://goo.gl/X1Jyex \nMission Ride Captain:\nMark Gravit\, putt4dou@msn.com\, (720) 422-9221 \nMission Summary:\nThe family of Mr. Fleenor has asked the Patriot Guard Riders to stand a flag line in honor of his service to our country at his Memorial Service. \nPART 1: Flag Line at Mr. Fleenor’s Memorial Service\nMission Date: Jul 30\, 2016 – Saturday\nStaging Time: 11:00\nBriefing Time: 11:15\nIn Position Time Or KSU: 11:30\nService Start Time: 12:00 \nDetails Of Part 1:\nAfter the mission briefing\, Riders will stand tall and silent on the flag line in honor of Mr. Fleenor’s Service\, while family and friends arrive. \nPrior to the Service\, our certificate will be presented to the family. Pending coordination yet to be completed\, the Patriot Guard Riders will fold and present the flag to Mr. Fleenor’s mother or one of his sisters as part of the service. \nAt the conclusion of the Flag Presentation\, Riders will return the flags to the support vehicle\, furl\, and stow them.\nThey will then be debriefed and dismissed. \nName Of Staging Point:\nGuerrero-Dean Funeral Home\n500 E. Main Street\nGrand Prairie\, Texas 75050 URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/michael-wayne-fleenor/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160730T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160730T110000 DTSTAMP:20210512T111740 CREATED:20160730T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T143950Z UID:410260-1469869200-1469876400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:SFC Richard Patrick Donnelly\, 80\, USA(RET) DESCRIPTION:The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited by SFC Donnelly’s family to stand in his honor on Saturday\, July 30\, 2016; we have told them it would be our honor to do so. We will stand a flag line during visitation prior to the service and provide a LEO supported escort to Bellevue Memorial Gardens for interment with military honors. \nStaging: 12:15 PM Saturday\, 30 July 2016\n\nPlatt’s Funeral Home-West\, 337 North Belair Road\, Evans\, GA 30809 \nRCIC:\nLeon “River Rat” McLamb\nmcla549@bellsouth.net\n706 836-6104 URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/sfc-richard-patrick-donnelly-80-usaret-2/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160730T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160730T110000 DTSTAMP:20210512T111740 CREATED:20160730T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T143953Z UID:410264-1469869200-1469876400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Jesus Torres\, USA DESCRIPTION:The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited by the Torres family to stand a flag line in honor of their father Jesus “Tito” Torres\, Vietnam Veteran\, who passed peacefully from this life Monday\, 25 July 2016. Private Torres served in Vietnam from 17 August 1967 to 15 August 1969 with Co. C 1st Engineer Bn in the United States Army. His awards were the National Defense Service Medal\, Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal. \nHe is survived by his mother\, a long-time companion\, one son\, two daughters\, four granddaughters\, three sisters and a host of nieces and nephews. \nThe family will have a Celebration of his life starting at 11 am at the Morrissett Funeral Home. \nStage: Saturday\, 30 July 2016 / 9:45 am\, at the Morrissett Funeral Home 6500 Iron Bridge Road (Rte.10)\, North Chesterfield\, VA 23234 \nBrief: 10 am\, set flag line for family and friends arrival. \nThis will be a flag line only mission no escort. Flags will be provided but if you have one\, 3X5\, bring in case I do not have enough to go around. \nRemember that our mission is to respect and honor this soldier and his family. We are to stand tall and proud as we salute Mr. Torres for his service to our country and his family for their support of his service. \nWeather: Sunny 86 degrees with a 60% chance of some rain. \nRide Captain: Jim “DaBears” McGinley\, jbmcginley48@msn.com (757)768-2437 URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/jesus-torres-usa/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160730T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160730T110000 DTSTAMP:20210512T111740 CREATED:20160730T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T143956Z UID:410268-1469869200-1469876400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Raymond E. Wilson\, 56 DESCRIPTION:LCpl Raymond E. “Gene” Wilson\, 56\n\n\nHanging Rock\, Ohio \n\n[ATTACH=CONFIG]4975[/ATTACH]\nUnited States Marine Corps\n\nCold War Veteran\n\n\nGraveside Services: \nHanging Rock Cemetery\nCemetery Road\nHanging\, Rock\, OH \n30 Jul 2016 @ 1100 hrs. (11:00 AM)\nStaging: 30 Jul 2016 @ 1000 hrs. (10:00 AM)\n\nNote: We will provide flag line at the cemetery for the graveside service. We will then provide an escort from the Cemetery to the Ohio River for final disposition of the cremains. \nDistrict 8 Temporary Ride Captain Jerry Mullins will be assigned this mission of Honor and Respect. Please follow his instructions. Remember your 3’x5′ American flags. Dress for the weather and stand with your knees at a slight bend. If you need to contact Jerry\, you can email him at bornagainroadrunner@gmail.com URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/raymond-e-wilson-56/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160730T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160730T110000 DTSTAMP:20210512T111740 CREATED:20160730T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T154548Z UID:416160-1469869200-1469876400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:HOTH - Carl Andrew Roberts\, USA DESCRIPTION:Carl Andrew Roberts\nUS Army WWII Veteran\nStilwell\,OK \n100th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION\n\n\n\nThe family of Carl Andrew Roberts\, United States World War II Veteran\, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend his 100th year birthday party at the Stilwell Senior Housing complex\, 400 North 8th Street in Stilwell\, Oklahoma on Saturday\, 30 July 16 at 1400 hours (2:00pm). This would be an excellent opportunity to thank a living legend of World War II. No escort is involved. We may or may not present a flag line.\n\nDate: Saturday\, 30 July 16 \nStaging: 1300 hours (1:00pm)\nStilwell Senior Housing\n400 North 8th Street\,\nStilwell\, Oklahoma \nBriefing: 1315 hours (1:15pm) \n\n100th Year Birthday Celebration: 1400 hours (2:00pm) \nWeather: High of 93 degrees\, 40% chance of rain\nRide within your abilities and hydrate. \nRCIC: Jeff “Jug Jockson” Smith\n918-355-8693\nsongsmithrecords@cox.net URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/hoth-carl-andrew-roberts-usa/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160730T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160730T110000 DTSTAMP:20210512T111740 CREATED:20160730T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T144000Z UID:410274-1469869200-1469876400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:George Stich\, USA\, LEO DESCRIPTION:MISSION BLAST – \nPatriot’s Name: George Stich \nMission Name: Memorial Service for George Stich\, US Army\, LEO\, PGR\nMilitary Branch: U.S. Army \nDate of Mission: 30 July 2016 (Saturday) \nStaging Time: 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM \nBriefing Time: 12:45 PM \nIn position: 1:00 PM \nStaging Address: Durst Funeral Home 796 Russell Palmer Rd\, Kingwood\, TX 77339 \nDirections: Funeral home is east of HWY 69 and just south Northpark Dr \n\nMap: https://goo.gl/maps/HmqSW6Hfy4T2 \nMission details: \nAs requested by the family\, we will meet at Durst Funeral Home and ride in with the procession to First Baptist Church in Porter. This is 4 miles away. Flag and non-flag bikes will be in the procession. Once we arrive at the church we will stand a flag line before the service.\n\nIf you cannot make the escort or will be traveling by cage\, please join us at the church: First Baptist Church\, 24570 FM 1314 Rd\, Porter TX 77365 by 1:15 PM.\n\nGeorge Stich served his country in the US Army as an MP. After word he served his community on the thin blue line with the Paton Village Police Department and later with TDC and CCA. George was an avid motor cycle rider and he and his son Russell rode with the PGR in the early days. This is why we have been asked to ride with his friends and family in the procession.\n\nSemper Gumby rules will be in effect (remain flexible). \nRide Captain: John Darner (JohnnyD)\nRC Phone number: 713-817-8112 \nRC Email address: pgrrchouston@yahoo.com\n\nRC #2: TBD \nSupport Vehicle: Roy Johnson; amarilloroy@comcast.net\n\nWeather Forecast: Weather Channel shows shattered rain in the afternoon\, highs in the mid 90s. Please hydrate before and during the mission\, eat before the mission. URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/george-stich-usa-leo/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160730T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160730T110000 DTSTAMP:20210512T111740 CREATED:20160730T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T154551Z UID:416164-1469869200-1469876400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:HOTH - Escort DESCRIPTION:The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited again to lead the Bix 7 Road Race up Brady St. on Saturday\, 30 JUL 16. This event is televised nationally and on Armed Forces Television Network worldwide. Following our part in this event\, all are invited back to the VIP area for breakfast and to watch the conclusion of the race.\n\nRALLY POINT: J.B. Young Jr. HS\, 1702 N. Main St.\, Davenport\, IA\n\nhttp://goo.gl/maps/f9SF \nRALLY TIME: 0630 hrs.\, PRB 0700 hrs.\, KSU immediately to head to staging area at 5th & Brady. \nRIDE CAPTAIN: Eric Swanson\n[URL=”tel:563-676-7145″]563-676-7145[/URL] \n​ ​qcapgr@gmail.com URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/hoth-escort-4/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160730T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160730T110000 DTSTAMP:20210512T111740 CREATED:20160730T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T154554Z UID:416169-1469869200-1469876400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:HOTH DESCRIPTION:Please note that due to ongoing OPSEC/PERSEC concerns\, mission details are not shown in this posting. All relevant details about the Hero will be given at the mission briefing. \n\nWe\, the PGR\, have been invited by Homes For Our Troops to a key presentation ceremony for a new “Smart” home\, where we will establish a flag line\, stand tall with honor and respect. \nHomes for Our Troops has built a mortgage-free\, specially adapted home for our Hero. \nRally site:\nCrozet Market BP\n6115 Rockfish Gap Turnpike \nRally time:\n09:15 \nMission brief:\n09:30 \nKSU:\n09:45 \nYou must be present at the briefing to participate in this event. OPSEC rules applied. \nMounted large flags\, small flags\, no flags\, escort order. \nMotorcycles preferred\, cages always welcome. \nRide Captain: Jim “JimBeau” Robinson\njimrobinson@virginiapatriotguard.org\nCell: 540-718-9317 URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/hoth-1393/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160730T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160730T110000 DTSTAMP:20210512T111740 CREATED:20160730T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T144008Z UID:410285-1469869200-1469876400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Wilson T. Owens\, USA DESCRIPTION:The family of Mr. Wilson T. Owens has requested our presence for his visitation and memorial services. \nMr. Owens served in the United States Army during WW II from 1942 to 1946. Mr. Owens was in the South Philippines (Liberation) Battle earning the following awards: American Theater Ribbon\, APT Ribbon w/ two Bronze Service Stars\, Good Conduct Medal\, Bronze Star and Victory Medal. \n\nPlease join me in honoring this true American hero.\n\nWe will stand a flag line from 1:00 pm till 2:00 pm for family and friends. At 2:00 pm we will stand down and then prepare to escort Mr. Owens to his final rest with graveside services with military honors in Sharon Memorial Park.\n\nMission Details: \nFlag Line:\nStage: 12:30 pm\nBriefing: 12:45 pm\n\nLocation: McEwen Funeral Home\, 5716 Monroe Road\, Charlotte NC \nMap to Funeral Home: https://goo.gl/maps/7G4jMnzuAzQ2 \nFlag Line: 1:00 pm till 2:00 pm \nAt 2:00 pm we will stand down the flag line and prepare for the escort Mr. Owens into the cemetery adjacent to the funeral home. \n\n**NOTE: Those wishing to participate in the escort are required to attend the briefing. \nI am honored to be RCIC for mission.\n\nCw”Snapshot”Smith\n704-690-3119\ncws68@yahoo.com \n\n**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 URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/wilson-t-owens-usa/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160730T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160730T110000 DTSTAMP:20210512T111740 CREATED:20160730T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T144009Z UID:410287-1469869200-1469876400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Robert Page Sargeant\, 54 DESCRIPTION:The family of Mr. Robert Page “Rob” Sargeant (54) has requested our presence for his visitation and memorial services. Mr. Sargeant joined the United States Air force in 1982 and as a Staff Sergeant he was assigned to the cryptology unit serving proudly for eight years. \nThe Sargeant family will arrive on Saturday July 30th 2016 at 9:45 am at McEwen Funeral Home\, 5716 Monroe Rd\, Charlotte. Interment will follow in Sharon Memorial Park. \nWe will stand a flag line from 9:45 am until 11 am for family and friends. At 11:00 am we will stand down and then prepare to escort Mr. Sargeant to his final rest. We shall render Honors as Mr. Sargeant is transferred into coach then escort him with family into Sharon Memorial Park for interment where he shall receive Military honors. \nMission Details: \nFlag Line:\nStage: 9:15 am\nBriefing: 9:30 am \nLocation: McEwen Funeral Home 5716 Monroe Road\, Charlotte NC \nMap to Funeral Home: https://goo.gl/maps/7G4jMnzuAzQ2 \nFlag Line: 9:45 am until 11:00 am \nAt 11:00 am we will stand down the flag line and prepare for the escort to the cemetery adjacent to the funeral home. \n**NOTE: Those wishing to participate in the escort are required to attend the briefing. \nRCIC: Cw”Snapshot”Smith\n704-690-3119\ncws68@yahoo.com \n**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. URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/robert-page-sargeant-54/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160730T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160730T110000 DTSTAMP:20210512T111740 CREATED:20160730T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T144010Z UID:410289-1469869200-1469876400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:MSG Andrew Jackson\, Jr. DESCRIPTION:Andrew Jackson\, Jr.\, E-8 USA\n\n\n\nTallahassee\, FL\n\n\n30 JUL 16\n\n\n\nThe family of MSG Andrew Jackson has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard to stand in his honor. Please come as able. \nMSG Jackson was a 24 year Army veteran. His last duty assignment was as a munitions supervisor. He served in Germany\, several tours in Vietnam\, and many other assignments. He earned many awards including Vietnam Gallantry unit citation W Palm\, Vietnam Service Medal with 3 bars\, Good Conduct Medal\, and the list goes on. \nStaging will be at 10:00 a.m. behind the Hooters\, 2000 N Monroe St.\, in the old Northwood Mall parking lot with KSU at 10:15. We will proceed to the church and stand a flag line. Flags will be available. \nService will be this Saturday (JUL 30) at Bethel MB Church located at 224 Martin Luther King Blvd.\, Tallahassee\, at 11:00 a.m. with burial at South Side Cemetery located near the Tallahassee Airport following the service. \nConnie Donohoe\n850-510-1874\nSenior Ride Captain URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/msg-andrew-jackson-jr/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160730T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160730T110000 DTSTAMP:20210512T111740 CREATED:20160730T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T144015Z UID:410296-1469869200-1469876400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Clay A. Beaudet\, USMC Veteran - LEO DESCRIPTION:Members: \nThe family of Clay A Beaudet has requested the participation of the Patriot Guard Riders in the military honors funeral for their Dad. \nWhen/Where:\nSaturday\, July 30th\nQueensbury\, NY \nLRC\nMike Hogan\nmhogan@nycap.rr.com\n\nMission Narrative: \nClay joined the U.S. Marines after high school and served proudly from 1959-1963. He came home and raised four kids\, one son predeceased him. Clay was a Police Officer in Lake George\, and was a volunteer fireman as well as an EMT. During the Lake George winter carnival he dressed up like a clown called Herman the hobo\, and he made everyone laugh. \nThe Patriot Guard Riders will be there to render Honor\, Dignity\, and Respect for the life and service of Clay Beaudet. URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/clay-a-beaudet-usmc-veteran-leo/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160730T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160730T110000 DTSTAMP:20210512T111740 CREATED:20160730T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T144016Z UID:410298-1469869200-1469876400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Wilhelm Norberg\, 68\, USAF DESCRIPTION:The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited by the family to stand a silent flag line in honor of Wilhelm “Bill” Norberg’s service to our country. \nBill served in the United States Air Force from 1967 to 1969. Mr. Wilhelm served one tour in Vietnam achieving the rank of Sgt. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal\, Vietnam Service Medal\, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal\, and Sharpshooter’s badge. \nBill is survived by his wife Gerri\, two daughters\, and many extended family. \nPlease join us to stand for Mr. Wilhelm and support his family in this time of grief. \nSaturday\, July 30\, 2016 \nService Location: \nNelson-House Funeral Homes Martin Chapel\n316 West Broad Street\nChesaning\, Mi. 48616 \nStage: 9:15 AM\nBrief: 9:45 AM\nFlag Line: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM (Time of Service) \nThe family has requested an escort form the funeral home to the cemetery where we will join the Chesaning American Legion Post 212 for honors. The route is approximately 18 miles over Michigan highways. Please insure you and your bike accessories can handle moderate speeds.\n\nYou must be at the briefing to participate in the escort. \nPlease bring your 3 x 5 American flags to stand for Mr. Wilhelm. \nEscort Location: \nNelson-House Funeral Homes Martin Chapel\n316 West Broad Street\nChesaning\, MI. 48616 \nStage: 11:15 AM\nBrief: 11:30 AM\nK.S.U. 11:50 AM (approximate) \nRC: John and Diane Mulvaney\n 989-295-4419 URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/wilhelm-norberg-68-usaf/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160730T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160730T110000 DTSTAMP:20210512T111740 CREATED:20160730T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T144020Z UID:410304-1469869200-1469876400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:MAJ Edward B. Ledford DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 30\, 2016\n11:00 am\nMemorial Service for\nMajor Edward B. Ledford\nU.S. Army Retired\nWestgate Church of Christ\, 617 Westgate Pky.\, Dothan\, Al. 36303\n\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\n\nEnterprise staging: Kangaroo station\, BWC 84 east\, 9:00 am\nKSU: 9:15\nDothan will stage at Westgate Church of Christ\, 9:45 am\n\nRCIC: Bill Seyler 334-494-2705 DRC\n\nFlags and Support: Jon P. URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/maj-edward-b-ledford/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160730T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160730T110000 DTSTAMP:20210512T111740 CREATED:20160730T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T144028Z UID:410315-1469869200-1469876400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Joshua Reed\, 30\, USA DESCRIPTION:SPC Joshua Reed (30)\nUS Army GWOT Veteran\nCoeur d’ Alene\, Idaho\nSaturday\, 30 July 16\n\n\n\nLadies and Gentlemen of the Patriot Guard\, \nThe family of SPC Joshua Reed has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard to stand in honor of this American Hero for his service to his country and for our freedom. \nSPC Joshua Reed served in the US Army for 5 years\, 10 months as an AH-64\, Apache Repairman with four deployments to Afghanistan and one to Iraq. \nDate: Saturday July 30\, 2016 \nRally:\nCorner of Northwest Blvd and Ironwood Dr.\nBuilding # 1250\nCoeur d’ Alene\, Idaho \nTime: 11:30 am \nBrief: 11:45 am \nKSU: 11:55 am \nThe Patriot Guard will move from the rally location to Gateway Christian Fellowship and establish a flag line. \nRide Captain:\nChuck Schraeder \nAsst Ride Captain:\nMary Matthews\n(208) 651-7648 \nCage Support:\nBob and Patti Thomson URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/joshua-reed-30-usa/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160730T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160730T110000 DTSTAMP:20210512T111740 CREATED:20160730T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T144034Z UID:410325-1469869200-1469876400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Charles Smith\, USAF\, Vietnam / Wichita Falls DESCRIPTION:Patriot’s Name: Charles Smith\nMilitary Branch: United States Air Force\nClassification: Standing Honors\nLink To Obituary:\nhttp://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Charles-Smith&lc=4197pid=180735363&mid=7017663 \nMission Ride Captain: Barbara “BJ” Johnson\, brbjo@aol.com\, (940) 642-5324 \nMission Summary: Flag Line at Memorial Service only. \nPART 1: Memorial Service\nMission Date: Jul 30\, 2016 – Saturday\nStaging Time: 10:00\nBriefing Time: 10:20\nIn Position Time Or KSU: 10:30\nService Start Time: 11:00 \nDetails Of Part 1: We have been invited by Mr. Smith’s widow\, Avonne\, to stand a flag line at the Memorial Service. \nCharles Edwin Smith spent 12 years in the Air Force. He served in Vietnam at Da Nang Air Base and also a tour in Thailand during the Vietnam war. He was a Security Policeman and was once stationed at Sheppard AFB. \nHe was a disabled Vietnam Veteran. His brother is a Patriot Guard Rider out of the San Antonio region and is also a life member of the combat Veterans Motorcycle Association Texas chapter 23-3. \nName Of Staging Point:\nHampton Vaughan Funeral Home\n1917 Archer City Highway\nWichita Falls\, Texas 76302 URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/charles-smith-usaf-vietnam-wichita-falls/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160730T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160730T110000 DTSTAMP:20210512T111740 CREATED:20160730T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T144035Z UID:410326-1469869200-1469876400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Wilfred McCotter DESCRIPTION:Members: \nThe family of Wilfred “Mac” McCotter has requested our participation in his military honors funeral. \nWHEN / WHERE;\nSaturday July 30th\nArgyle\, NY \nLRC: Dan Nolin\ndan1nolin@yahoo.com\n[URL=”tel:518-361-6410″]518-361-6410[/URL]\n\nAbout the Mission: \nMac joined the U.S. Army after graduating high school in 1969 and served for ten years. \nAfter leaving the service he worked at a metal fabrication facility for 25 years. \nHe retired\, took a year off and was currently driving a milk truck. \nMac raised 5 children. He loved riding his Harley\, hunting\, NASCAR\, fishing and tinkering with engines. \nHe also enjoyed going back to visit Germany where he served four of ten years in the military. \nThe Patriot Guard Riders will be there to render Honor\, Dignity\, and Respect for the life and service of Spec-4 Wilfred “Mac” McCotter. URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/wilfred-mccotter/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160730T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160730T110000 DTSTAMP:20210512T111740 CREATED:20160730T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T144044Z UID:410339-1469869200-1469876400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:SFC Christopher Rudd\, 37 DESCRIPTION:The wife of Sargent First Class Christopher Rudd has requested the presence of the Wyoming Patriot Guard to stand a flag line at his service. Chris was age 37 at the time of his passing on 20 July 2016. He enlisted in the Army National Guard in 1988 with C/2-300 FA as a cannoneer. He also held multiple positions including Team Leader\, Howitzer gunner and Howitzer section chief. He was deployed in 2004 and 2009 in support of Iraqi Freedom. After his deployment he served 3 years with the 920th Forward Support Company in Lovell Wy. In 2013 SFC Rudd accepted a position as a HIMARS Platoon Sargent in A/2-300 in Gilllette where he was serving at the time of his passing. \nHe was awarded WY ARNG State active Duty Ribbon\, WY ARNG Achievement Ribbon\, two Achievement medals and the Army Commendation Medal and the Combat Action Ribbon. He also was active with the Veterans Advocate\, Veterans Advocacy Program. \nService to be held at the Elks Hall in Greybull\, Wyoming\, there will be no grave side service. \nDate: July 30\, 2016\nTime: 10:00 am (1000 hours)\nPlace: Elks Hall\n622 Greybull Ave\, Greybull\, WY \nRally Time: 9:15 am (0915 hours)\nRally Point: West end of the Town Planter\ncorner of Greybull Ave and N 7th Street\nGreybull Ave dead ends at the planter.\nFlag Line in Place by: 9:30 am (0930 hours) URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/sfc-christopher-rudd-37/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160730T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160730T110000 DTSTAMP:20210512T111740 CREATED:20160730T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T144051Z UID:410349-1469869200-1469876400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Archie Porter Reeder DESCRIPTION:The family of Archie Porter Reeder has requested the Presence of the Patriot Guard Riders to stand flag line at the memorial service of Archie Porter Reeder. \nArchie Porter Reeder was a United States Army Veteran. He served in the United States Army from 1951 – 1953. \nActing Ride Captain: Jimi (Cowboy)Searle\nAZPGRCowboy@aol.com\n602-918-0577\n\nFlag Support Vehicle Person: Karen Swanson \nDate: 30 July 2016 \nStaging Time: 1000 hours\, Sunland Mortuary\, 15826 Del Webb Blvd.\, Sun City 85351\n\nBriefing Time: 1030 hours\n\nFlag Line: at the conclusion of the briefing. Flag line will conclude after the start of the services at approximately 1100 hours. \nDue to Arizona weather\, please hydrate the day before and the day of the mission. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Tom Burns\nUSMC\nAssistant State Captain\nArizona Patriot Guard Riders ALR 107 URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/archie-porter-reeder-2/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR