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:20160801T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160801T110000 DTSTAMP:20210511T190550 CREATED:20160801T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T144135Z UID:410422-1470042000-1470049200@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Todd Leick\, USA Veteran / Minneapolis DESCRIPTION:The family of Todd Leick has invited the Patriot Guard to stand a flag line in honor of his life and service to our country.\n\nTodd served in the US Army\, and passed on 19 July 2016. Todd is the son of PGR Members Rod & Kathy Leick.\n\nPlease come out and stand in silent tribute to honor Todd’s life and service to our country. \n9: 30 am – Stage Lane A (along fence on 34th Ave S) at Ft Snelling National Cemetery\n10:00 am – Brief\n10:30 am- Interment\nEstimated release: 12:00 pm\nDismissal at RCIC’s discretion. \nThis is a rain\, or shine mission. Please bring your 3 x 5 American Flag and anything else you may need for the duration of this mission. \n“VA regulations 38 CFR 1.218 prohibit the carrying of firearms (either openly or concealed)\, explosives or other dangerous or deadly weapons while on VA property\, except for official purposes\, such as a military funeral honors. Possession of firearms on any property under the charge and control of VA is prohibited. Offenders may be subject to a fine\, removal from the premises or arrest.”\n\nRCIC – TBD \nFSNC Team\n\nKarla Richardson\nActing Assistant State Captain\nPhone: (218)-639-8482 URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/todd-leick-usa-veteran-minneapolis/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160801T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160801T110000 DTSTAMP:20210511T190550 CREATED:20160801T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T025923Z UID:302159-1470042000-1470049200@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Honor Mission – Lloyd O. Smith\, Sr.\, 80\, USN\, Korea DESCRIPTION:Lloyd Otley Smith\, Sr. \, USN\, Korea\, Canton\, GA\, Monday\, 1 AUG 16 \n\nThe family of U.S. Navy veteran Lloyd Otley Smith\, Sr. has requested the Patriot Guard Riders escort their HERO to his final place of rest at the Georgia National Cemetery\, Canton\, GA\, and stand a silent flag line providing honor and respect during his interment service. It will be our honor to do so. \n\nLloyd Smith served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He entered active duty October 1952 and served until his honorable discharge August 1956.\nHe was awarded the Navy Occupation Service Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. In civilian life\, Mr. Smith retired as a chemist from the Canton Textiles Mills. He is survived by his wife\, three sons\, and two grandchildren. \n\nObituary Link: http://www.sosebeefuneralhome.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1833420 \n\nThe family has requested that we provide a LEO assisted escort from the Sosebee Funeral Home\, 191 Jarvis Street\, Canton\, GA 30114 to the Georgia National Cemetery\, Canton\, GA. \n\nGeorgia National Cemetery\n1080 Scott Hudgins Drive\nCanton\, GA 30114 \n\nWe will stage at Sosebee Funeral Home NLT 12:45 PM. Service at the Funeral Home is scheduled for 12:30 so when arriving please be respectful and try to be as quiet as possible. There will not be a flag line at the funeral home. We will line up for the escort to GNC and approximately 1:20 PM\, depart with LEO escort to GNC stopping at the PIC building and then moving to the assigned shelter. The interment service at GNC is scheduled for 2:30 PM. \n\nMilitary honors will be provided by the U.S. Navy Honors Team. Reuben “Tailgunner” Baumgardner has once again stepped forward to provide flag wagon services. \n\nIf going direct to Georgia National Cemetery please arrive there NLT 1:45 PM at the PIC building where we will stage then move to the assigned shelter. \n\nThe current weather forecast for Monday is high temperatures in low 90’s with 40% of rain. Please plan accordingly and remember to HYDRATE. \n\nRide Captain\nByron “Gimpy” Hall\nbplayer46@gmail.com\n770-883-8175 URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/honor-mission-lloyd-o-smith-sr-80-usn-korea/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160801T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160801T110000 DTSTAMP:20210511T190550 CREATED:20160801T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T143917Z UID:410208-1470042000-1470049200@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Huey P. White\, 80 DESCRIPTION:Our great State of Tennessee and the people of Memphis have lost another Veteran Hero… Huey P. White\, 80\, passed away in January\, 2016. \nHe served our country honorably in the United States Air Force and retired with the rank of Tec5. \nMr. White’s wife Mae E. White\, has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to honor her husband and the family.\n\nGRAVESIDE SERVICE ONLY: 10:00 AM\, Tomorrow\, Monday\, August 1st\, PGR will provide an Honor Flag Line and Military Honors at:\n\nMemphis National Cemetery\n3568 Townes Avenue. (off Jackson Avenue)\nMemphis\, TN 38122 \nSTAGING: 9:30 AM \nRCIC: Johnny Rivera\, [URL=”tel:901-488-7537″]901-488-7537\n[/URL]\nRC/SV: Lynne Frazier Overman\, [URL=”tel:901-494-7005″]901-494-7005[/URL] \nWEATHER: MON 1 AUG\, SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS\, 92°\, PRECIP 30% WIND S AT 5MPH \nNote:if you don’t own or ride a motorcycle\, automobiles are always welcome on all missions…You don’t have to be a Veteran to stand on the flag line\, to Honor a Veteran or First Responder (Police\, Fire or EMS) killed in the line of duty. URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/huey-p-white-80/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160801T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160801T110000 DTSTAMP:20210511T190550 CREATED:20160801T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T143920Z UID:410213-1470042000-1470049200@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:William B. Lee\, USA DESCRIPTION:01 Aug 2016\nReverend William B. Lee\nU.S. Army\, WW II\nDora\, AL\n\n\nThe Patriot Guard Riders have been requested by the family to stand and present Honors for Mr Lee. \nMr Lee served as a Combat Engineer in WW II. He served in China\, Burma and India. He answered the call of duty\, so the Patriot Guard Riders will be honored to stand for him at this time at this time. \nStaging 1: 9:45 am\, 01 Aug 2016 (Visitation Starts at 10:00 am\, Service at 12:00 pm) \n Bethel Baptist Church\n 7000 Bethel Rd\n Dora\, AL 35062 \nStaging 2: New Horizon Memorial Gardens\n Dora\, AL 35062 \nWeather: High of 92\, 20% chance of precipitation. \nRCIC: Harvey Nabors\n hnabors@att.net\n (205) 915-5128 URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/william-b-lee-usa/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160801T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160801T110000 DTSTAMP:20210511T190550 CREATED:20160801T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T143921Z UID:410214-1470042000-1470049200@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:PO1 H.R. Fry\, USN(RET) / Granbury DESCRIPTION:Patriot’s Name:PO1 H.R. “Doc” Fry\nMilitary Branch:United States Navy\nClassification:Retired From Military \nLink To Obituary:\nhttps://www.wileyfuneralhome.com/obituary/h-r-doc-fry/ \nMission Ride Captain:\nBrian “Postmaster” Liberty\nLabliberty@yahoo.com\n(979) 702-9097 \nRide Captain #2:\nRick Crabb\nrandjcrabb@juno.com\n(910) 330-9861 \nMission Summary:\nThe family of Petty Officer 1st Class H.R. “Doc” Fry has asked the North Texas Patriot Guard Riders to honor his memory and service to our Country by riding in procession and standing a Flag Line at his Interment Service. \nPART 1:Procession\nMission Date:Aug 01\, 2016 – Monday\nStaging Time:08:45\nBriefing Time:09:00\nIn Position Time Or KSU:09:20\nService Start Time:11:00 \nDetails Of Part 1:\nRiders will stage at the Wiley Funeral Home in Granbury\, TX\, to be briefed prior to the procession. Although there will be no Flag Line at the funeral home\, Riders in the procession will be given a safety briefing and make ready to depart. The procession to the Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery will be escorted by a professional escort service. Riders not participating in the procession can meet at the Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery Visitor’s Center. \nName Of Staging Point:\nWiley Funeral Home\n400 E HWY 377\nGranbury\, Texas 76048 \nPART 2:Interment Service\nMission Date:Aug 01\, 2016 – Monday\nStaging Time:10:15\nBriefing Time:10:30\nIn Position Time Or KSU:10:45\nService Start Time:11:00 \nDetails Of Part 2:\nStaging will be at the Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery Public Information Center. A briefing will be held\, honor bikes will be selected\, and then riders will proceed to the appropriate shelter\, set the flags\, and await Petty Officer Fry\, his family\, and friends. After the service\, flags will be furled\, riders briefed and dismissed. \nName Of Staging Point\nDallas Fort Worth National Cemetery Visitors Center\n2000 Mountain Creek Pkwy\nDallas\, Texas 75211 URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/po1-h-r-fry-usnret-granbury/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160801T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160801T110000 DTSTAMP:20210511T190550 CREATED:20160801T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T143922Z UID:410216-1470042000-1470049200@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Gail R Smith\, 85\, USA DESCRIPTION:The Patriot Guard has been requested by the family of Gail Smith to stand a flag line prior to his funeral in honor of his service to this great nation. \nGail served in the U.S. Army in Korea during the Korean War. \nHe was a member of the American Legion. \nGail was able to fly on an Honor Flight to Washington\, DC\, in 2014.\n\nFUNERAL SERVICE \nDate: Mon\,1 Aug 16\nTime: 1000 hrs (10:00 am) \nPlace: Clayton Christian Church\n202 E Main St\nClayton\, IL 62324 \nStaging: 0900 hrs (09:00 am) at the Church\nLine up for escort per RC instructions \nFollowing the funeral service we will provide an escort for family and friends to a local cemetery for Gail’s interment. Full military honors will be accorded at the cemetery. \nASRC: Bruce Martin (217) 629-7660 \nRC: James Roady w/flag support (217) 370-9384 URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/gail-r-smith-85-usa/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160801T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160801T110000 DTSTAMP:20210511T190550 CREATED:20160801T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T143928Z UID:410225-1470042000-1470049200@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Leonard K. Ekholm\, USA DESCRIPTION:Leonard K. Ekholm\nUS Army Vietnam Veteran\nMooresville\, NC\n01 AUG 16\n\n\n\nFellow Patriots\, \nThe PGR has once again been asked to stand for a fallen Hero. Mr. Leonard Karl Ekholm. \nMr. Ekholm served his country proudly in the US Army for 13 years during the Vietnam War. Mr. Ekholm was an Avionic Equipment Maintenance Supervisor and a Strategic Microwave Systems Repairer. \nDuring his service Mr. Ekholm earned the following awards: National Defense Service Medal\, Rifle (Expert)\, Vietnam Service Medal\, Vietnam Campaign Medal\, Army Commendation Medal with (1) Oak leaf Cluster\, Bronze Star Medal with (1) Oak Leaf Cluster\, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with (3) Overseas Bars. \nPlease join us in honoring this True American Hero! \nObituary: http://www.cavin-cook.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1831834 \nDate: Monday\, August 1\,2016 \nStaging: 9:30 AM \nLocation:\nCavin Cook Funeral Home\n494 East Plaza Drive (Hwy 150)\nMooresville\, North Carolina 28115 \nMap to Location: http://mapq.st/1h3OTkV \nBriefing: 9:45 AM \nAfter the briefing we will prepare for KSU at 10:00 AM going to Salisbury National Cemetery for an 11:00 service with full military honors. \nNOTE: You must attend the briefing to participate in the escort. Safety is our primary concern. \nFor those of you who wish to proceed directly to the cemetery details are as follows… \nStaging: 10:30 AM \nLocation: We will stage on the entrance road to the cemetery at the second left turn after entering the main gate off of Statesville Blvd. \nMap to Location: http://mapq.st/1vqc6Fb \nPlease pull over to the right as far as possible to allow traffic to pass. Please do NOT enter the cemetery from Brenner Ave to avoid disturbing those services that may be ongoing. \nAfter the briefing\, once previous services have cleared\, we will proceed to the pavilion to establish flag line for arrival of the Hero. \nTim Snyder will be assisting at SNC. \nI am honored to serve as RC for this mission. \nAllen “Gliderider” Hudson\nRide Captain\n828-850-5010 \nTim Snyder\nADC\ncell 704-507-3010 \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 \nNOTE: The National Cemetery is on Federal property; please adhere to the posted rules and regulations. Speed limit is 19 MPH\, NO parking on the grass (NO exceptions)\, it is a weapon free zone\, NO knifes or any other items that can be considered as a weapon is allowed on any Federal property or installation. Please be aware of these rules and abide by them at all times. Most of all\, we need to be respectful of other burial services that are in progress upon our arrival. Keep the noise to a minimum when entering and leaving the cemetery. Leave the property in as good\, if not better\, a condition as it was when we arrived. Abide by the Ride Captain In Charge’s (RCIC)\, his/her instructions and briefing. URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/leonard-k-ekholm-usa/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160801T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160801T110000 DTSTAMP:20210511T190550 CREATED:20160801T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T143929Z UID:410227-1470042000-1470049200@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Roy R. Slack DESCRIPTION:Roy R. Slack\nUSAF Veteran\nDenver\, CO\n01 AUG 16\n\n\n\nThe Patriot Guard Riders have been asked to stand in honor of Roy Richard Slack\, USAF Veteran\, for his Interment Service on Monday\, 01 August at 12:30PM at Ft. Logan National Cemetery 3698 S. Federal Blvd. Denver\, CO 80235 Pavilion B. \nMr. Slack was born in Kearney\, NE on March 4\, 1935 and passed on July 23\, 2016 at Denver Hospice. He served in the USAF for 4 years as a Supply Clerk. He is survived by his wife and 2 children. \n11:45AM Stage in front of Ft. Logan Visitor’s Center \n12 NOON Mission Briefing \n12:15PM Depart for Pavilion B to set Flag Line \nAny available Ride Captain please contact me. \nFlags will be needed for this mission. \nContact:\nState Captain\nstatecaptain@coloradopgr.org URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/roy-r-slack/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160801T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160801T110000 DTSTAMP:20210511T190550 CREATED:20160801T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T143930Z UID:410228-1470042000-1470049200@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Fernando Tarin\, USA DESCRIPTION:Patriot’s Name:Fernando Tarin\nMilitary Branch:United States Army\nClassification:Veteran\nAdditional Military Info:Vietnam \nMission Ride Captain:\nBarbara “BJ” Johnson\nbrbjo@aol.com\n(940) 642-5324 \nMission Summary:\nFlag line at the funeral home for a memorial service. \nPART 1:Memorial Service\nMission Date:Aug 01\, 2016 – Monday\nStaging Time:18:00\nBriefing Time:18:20\nIn Position Time Or KSU:18:30\nService Start Time:19:00 \nDetails Of Part 1:\nWe will put up a static flag line at the funeral home\, have our briefing\, then stand a flag line for the arrival of family and friends. Semper Gumby on this as the family is not coming in together. They will all be arriving in their own vehicles\, so forming the flag line could happen sooner than the posted time. Once the service has started\, we will return our flags to the support truck then take the static flags down. After the flags have been furled and stowed away we will be dismissed. \nName Of Staging Point:\nOwens Brumley Funeral Home\n1317 Ninth Street\nWichita Fall\, Texas 76301 \nRespectfully Submitted By:\nBarbara “BJ” Johnson URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/fernando-tarin-usa/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160801T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160801T110000 DTSTAMP:20210511T190550 CREATED:20160801T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T143932Z UID:410231-1470042000-1470049200@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:TSgt Robert Michael Flynn\, 53\, USAF(RET) DESCRIPTION:TSgt Robert Michael Flynn\, 53\nUSAF\, Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF)\nBeebe\, AR\nAugust 1\, 2016\n\n\n\nAnother Arkansas Veteran TSgt Robert Michael Flynn\, 53\, has finished his tour of duty here with us. The family has requested the Patriot Guard Riders to see their Hero home to his final duty station with Honor\, Dignity and Respect. \nIt will be an honor for us to stand for this Hero who stood for our country and us during Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). \nObituary: http://www.westbrookfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Robert-Flynn-5/#!/Obituary \nSTAGING: 0930 Hrs.\, August 1\, 2016\nMeadowbrook Memorial Gardens\n404 W. Dewitt Henry Dr.\nBeebe\, AR. \nBRIEFING: 0945 Hrs. To be held before service. \nFLAG LINE: 1000 Hrs. Flag Line during graveside service. (Flags will be provided) \nWEATHER: 30% scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny\, with a high near 94. \nRCIC:\nWalter “Big Walt” Prouty\n(501) 554-0244\nbig.walt.pgr@gmail.com \nRespectfully Submitted By:\nDavid “Dirty Water” Cone\n479 264-9525 URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/tsgt-robert-michael-flynn-53-usafret/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160801T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160801T110000 DTSTAMP:20210511T190550 CREATED:20160801T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T143933Z UID:410233-1470042000-1470049200@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:SFC Jonathon M. Prins DESCRIPTION:SFC Jonathon M. Prins\nUS Army (AD)\nHope Mills\, NC\nAugust 1\, 2016\n\n\n\nMy Fellow Patriots\, \nThe family of SFC Jonathon M. Prins\, US Army (AD) has requested our presence for his visitation and memorial services. \nSFC Prins was a drill instructor at Ft. Jackson\, SC. \nWe have been requested to stand a flag line during visitation at\nPincrest Funeral Home\n4721 Dunrobin Rd.\nHope Mills\, NC and provide escort to Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery. This will be a one day\, two part mission. \nObituary: http://hosting-25673.tributes.com/obituary/read/Jonathon-Michael-Prins-103797630 \nPincrest Funeral home:\nhttps://goo.gl/maps/jjgsJZTL5A42 \nSandhills State Veterans Cemetery:\nhttps://goo.gl/maps/ibHHGKbx1bP2 \nMission Itinerary: \nStage: 09:15am \nBrief: 09:30am \nFlag line: 09:45am \nStand down: 12:00pm \nWe will then stand down during memorial service at Pincrest\, await end of service\, render honors during loading of hearse. We will then escort SFC Prins to Sandhills and reestablish flag line. Have Interment\, we will stand down and depart the area. \nI am Honored to be RCIC for this mission\, please feel free to contact me: \nFrank “Tinman” Schronce\nADC\n910-273-5464\ngc1man@aol.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/sfc-jonathon-m-prins/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160801T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160801T110000 DTSTAMP:20210511T190550 CREATED:20160801T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T143933Z UID:410234-1470042000-1470049200@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:SSG Roderick Summers\, 55\, USMC - CAANG (AD) DESCRIPTION:SSG Roderick Summers\, 55\nUSMC/CANG(AD)\nOIF\nCypress\, CA\n01 AUG 16\n\n\nThe family of SSG Roderick Summers\, age 55\, has requested the PGR attend services for their Hero\, it will be our honor to do so.\n\nSSG Roderick Summers enlisted in the U S Marine Corps in July 1979 and served 14 years and was honorably discharged in 1993. In 1996 he reenlisted in the California Army National Guard (CANG) and was currently enlisted at the time of his passing\, having served a total of 31 years in the military. He was stationed at Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base. \nRoderick was also a federal employee in his civilian life. He loved to watch war movies and drink a good beer. He also loved walking and riding his bicycle along the beach. He had also begun reading all kinds of books about the military. The military and his family were his life. \nRoderick is survived by his wife Lisa\, his son Roderick Jr \, daughter-in-law Atsumi\, daughter Chanelle\, and one grandchild Amelia. \nNOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this American Hero. For those interested\, and all are welcome please see the time table below if you wish to participate. \nFor those not wanting to go to Los Alamitos you can stage a flag line at the entrance of Forest Lawn just inside the gate as procession returns to the cemetery at 1100 after the ‘ride around’. \nSpecial cemetery instructions: Please be respectful of other services going on as we arrive. Keep roar to a minimum\, also I have been informed there is “No Smoking Policy” in effect. \n\nTime table for Monday\, 01 AUG 16:\n0930 – Stage Forest Lawn Cypress\, 4471 Lincoln Ave.\, Cypress\, Ca. 90630 (just inside main gate aiming outbound) https://goo.gl/maps/xNHn6qGs7532\n0945 – Mission Briefing\n1000 – Meet up with Coach and Family at Cemetery entrance\n1015 – KSU to Los Alamitos Training Base (approx 3 miles) for a “Ride Around” in Honor of our Hero\n1100 – Return to Forest Lawn Cypress\n1130 – Church service begins\n1230 – Military Honors and flag line at end of service (after which we will be dismissed\, there will be no interment) \nRC Mike ‘Joker’ Courtright\nRide Captain\nmokynanapo@sbcglobal.net\n714-321-3356 cell \nFor on base riding: Each motorcycle rider should have registration\, proof of insurance. You should also wear hard sole shoes\, long pants\, full-fingered gloves\, a long sleeve outer garment\, eye protection\, and a DOT helmet. A brightly colored reflective vest is no longer needed but recommended. Have your I.D. ready when you arrive at the gate. Cage drivers must also have I.D. \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/ssg-roderick-summers-55-usmc-caang-ad/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160801T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160801T110000 DTSTAMP:20210511T190550 CREATED:20160801T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T143936Z UID:410238-1470042000-1470049200@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Robert Henry Kind\, USA DESCRIPTION:The family of Robert Henry Kind has invited the Patriot Guard to stand a flag line in honor of his life and service to our country. \nRobert served in the US Army during the Korean War as a Corporal. \nPlease come out and stand in silent tribute to Honor Robert’s life and service to our country. \n9: 00 am – Stage Lane A (along fence on 34th Ave S) at Ft Snelling National Cemetery \n9:30am – Brief \n10:00 am- Interment \nEstimated release: 11:00 am \nDismissal at RCIC’s discretion. \nThis is a rain\, or shine mission. Please bring your 3 x 5 American Flag and anything else you may need for the duration of this mission. \n“VA regulations 38 CFR 1.218 prohibit the carrying of firearms (either openly or concealed)\, explosives or other dangerous or deadly weapons while on VA property\, except for official purposes\, such as a military funeral honors. Possession of firearms on any property under the charge and control of VA is prohibited. Offenders may be subject to a fine\, removal from the premises or arrest.” \nRCIC – TBD\nFSNC Team \nContact:\nKarla Richardson\nActing ASC\n(218)-639-8482 URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/robert-henry-kind-usa/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160801T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160801T110000 DTSTAMP:20210511T190550 CREATED:20160801T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T143937Z UID:410239-1470042000-1470049200@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Alfred Morrison\, USA Veteran DESCRIPTION:Patriot’s Name: Alfred Morrison\nMission Type: Memorial Service With Caisson\nMilitary Branch: U.S. Army \nDate of Mission: 1 August 2016 \nStaging Time: 9:45 \nBriefing Time: 10:15 \nIn position time: 10:30 \nStaging Address:\nAmerican Heritage Funeral Home\n10710 Veterans Memorial Dr.\nHouston\, TX 77038 \nMission Details: We will have a flag line at the funeral home and at HNC. 4 walkers will accompany the caisson to Shelter A. A bagpiper and flag line will be Standing Tall and Silent\, awaiting the arrival of our hero. \nObituary: Alfred “Ben” Morrison passed away on July 20\, 2016. He enlisted in the Army and proudly served his country as a demolitions expert. After his tour of duty ended\, he served as Fire Chief for Whitco Chemical for over 25 years. He also served as a Youth Director for a local church. Ben was a jack of all trades\, a talented mechanic\, leather worker\, floral arranger\, beautician\, guitar player\, BBQ chef\, and dancer. He is survived by his wife \, Regina\, his children and step-children\, grandchildren\, great-grandchildren\, brother\, and sister. \nPLEASE COME OUT AND STAND PROUD FOR THIS AMERICAN HERO. \nRide Captain:\nDee Goff\n81-468-5488\njgoffsr@aol.com \nRC #2:\nKen Strube\n281-250-7659\nkstrube1@windstream.net \nSupport Vehicle:\nKen Strube\n281-250-7659\nkstrube1@windstream.net \nWeather Forecast: VERY HOT\, Temp mid 90’s \n*Please hydrate well before & during the mission. URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/alfred-morrison-usa-veteran/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160801T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160801T110000 DTSTAMP:20210511T190550 CREATED:20160801T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T143937Z UID:410240-1470042000-1470049200@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:CW3 William R. Seale\, 80\, USA (RET) DESCRIPTION:CW3 William “Bill” Regional Seale\, 80\nUS Army\, Retired\nVietnam Veteran\nBelton\, TX\n\n\n\nThe family of Chief Warrant Officer 3 William Seale has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Cemetery Service of their Loved One. \nOnce published\, you may find Bill’s obituary here: http://www.dossmanfh.com/memsol.cgi?user_id=1833696 \nDate: Mon\, 1 Aug 16 \nStaging Time: 0805 \nStaging Location: The cul-de-sac between the Walk of Heroes and the Memorial Shelter at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery located off TX 195 just south of Killeen\, TX (http://tinyurl.com/CenTexVetsCeme) \nSetup & Briefing: Upon clearance and at the direction of the Ride Captain\, we will move to the shelter\, set up the flags\, be briefed and await arrival of the procession. \nWX: Sunny and hot\, with a high near 99. South wind 5 to 10 mph. \nNotes: \n1. Be at staging ON TIME.\n2. Hydrate well prior\, bring water for yourself and a buddy and dress with consideration of the weather conditions. \nRide Captain:\nMary “Marebear” Gregory\n254.458.2120\nMgregory2@hot.rr.com URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/cw3-william-r-seale-80-usa-ret/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160801T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160801T110000 DTSTAMP:20210511T190550 CREATED:20160801T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T143938Z UID:410241-1470042000-1470049200@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Melvin Breyfogle\, USN DESCRIPTION:The family of Melvin Breyfogle have invited the Patriot Guard Riders to Honor his Life and Service Monday August 1\, 2016.\nVisitation is at 10 am with the service to begin at 11 am at the First Christian Church\, 205 N. 7th St. Estherville\, IA. \nMelvin S. Breyfogle\, born February 10\, 1926\, graduated Alta High School in 1943 and enlisted in the navy in April 1944. Following boot camp at Great Lakes he attended a service school for Electricians Mate and shipped out to Marinas Islands to serve aboard the destroyer USS Laws until his discharge in June of 1946. He saw duty in the South Pacific\, specifically in the Battle of Okinawa. This amounted to those small ships lining up and one after another pulling within gun range of the island to draw fire from the Japanese. Then they would return to the end of the line and wait for their turn to come up again. Our Air Corp fighters and bombers would use this exchange of fire to direct their armaments. \nRally time\n9:30 am at First Christian Church\, 205 N. 7th St. Estherville\, IA \nBriefing\n9:45 am and establish Flag line immediately after briefing. \nMilitary rites will be done by the VFW at the church following the service. \nThe family desires a private Cemetery ceremony so we will dismiss after the Military rites are completed. \nRC \nMike Luken\n712-221-9594\nmjluken@ncn.net URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/melvin-breyfogle-usn/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160801T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160801T110000 DTSTAMP:20210511T190550 CREATED:20160801T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T143945Z UID:410253-1470042000-1470049200@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Lloyd O. Smith\, Sr.\, 80\, USN DESCRIPTION:The family of U.S. Navy veteran Lloyd Otley Smith\, Sr. has requested the Patriot Guard Riders escort their HERO to his final place of rest at the Georgia National Cemetery\, Canton\, GA\, and stand a silent flag line providing honor and respect during his interment service. It will be our honor to do so.\n\nLloyd Smith served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He entered active duty October 1952 and served until his honorable discharge August 1956. He was awarded the Navy Occupation Service Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. \nIn civilian life\, Mr. Smith retired as a chemist from the Canton Textiles Mills. \nHe is survived by his wife\, three sons\, and two grandchildren. \nThe family has requested that we provide a LEO assisted escort from the Sosebee Funeral Home\, 191 Jarvis Street\, Canton\, GA 30114 to the Georgia National Cemetery\, Canton\, GA.\n\nGeorgia National Cemetery\n1080 Scott Hudgins Drive\nCanton\, GA 30114 \nWe will stage at Sosebee Funeral Home NLT 12:45 PM. Service at the funeral home is scheduled for 12:30 so when arriving please be respectful and try to be as quiet as possible. \nThere will not be a flag line at the funeral home. \nWe will line up for the escort to GNC and approximately 1:20 PM\, depart with LEO escort to GNC stopping at the PIC building and then moving to the assigned shelter. The interment service at GNC is scheduled for 2:30 PM. \nMilitary honors at GNC will be provided by the U.S. Navy Honors Team. \nReuben “Tailgunner” Baumgardner has once again stepped forward to provide flag wagon services. \nIf going direct to Georgia National Cemetery please arrive there NLT 1:45 PM at the PIC building where we will stage then move to the assigned shelter.\n\nThe current weather forecast for Monday is high temperatures in low 90’s with 40% of rain. Please plan accordingly and remember to HYDRATE.\n\nRide Captain\nByron “Gimpy” Hall\nbplayer46@gmail.com\n770-883-8175 URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/lloyd-o-smith-sr-80-usn/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160801T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160801T110000 DTSTAMP:20210511T190550 CREATED:20160801T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T154550Z UID:416162-1470042000-1470049200@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:HOTH DESCRIPTION:FALLEN HERO TRIBUTE\nLINCOLN\, NEBRASKA\nAugust 1st\, 2016\n\n\n\nCoordinated with the “Tribute to Fallen Soldiers Memorial Torch Motorcycle Ride” \nhttp://tributetofallensoldiers.com/ \nJoyce Peck\, Hero Patrick Hamburger’s mother\, has invited the PGR to stand a Flag Line to Honor KIA’s Sgt Patrick Hamburger\,30\, Sgt Linda Ann Tarango-Griess\, 30\, Petty Officer 1st Class John Douangdara\, 26\, & Chief Petty Officer ( Seal ) Kevin R. Houston\, 35\, in Lincoln on August 1st 2016 at 9:30am. \nThe Tribute will be at the home of Joyce Peck Lincoln\, NE and is a segment of the “Tribute to Fallen Soldiers Memorial Torch Motorcycle Ride”. (July 23 – August 7\, 2016) \nThis is a (14 day – 3\,000 mile) cross country motorcycle ride in which the Tribute Riders will be escorting the Fallen Soldiers Memorial Flame from Eugene\, Oregon to Arlington National Cemetery in Washington D.C. \nArmy Staff Sgt. Patrick D. Hamburger\, DOB: 05/25/1981 – DOD: 08/06/2011 \nArmy Sgt. 1st Class Linda A. Tarango Griess – 33\, DOB: 04/14/1971 – DOD: 07/11/2004 \nNavy Petty Officer 1st Class John Douangdara – 26 \, DOB: 12/29/1984 – DOD: Aug. 6\, 2011 \nNavy Chief Petty Officer ( Seal ) Kevin R. Houston – 35DOB: 09/20/1975 – DOD: 08/06/2011 \nThe Hamburger\, Griess\, Douangdara & Houston visits are all at the same location at the home of Joyce Peck – 1918 Lake Street in Lincoln\, NE. \nNO PARKING Signs will be placed on Lake Street to allow for motorcycle parking. \nAdditional Parking: Blessed Sacrament Catholic School\, 1725 Lake Street\, Lincoln \nSTAGE DATE: MONDAY\, AUGUST 1st\, 2016 \nSTAGE LOCATION: Blessed Sacrament Catholic School\, 1725 Lake Street\, Lincoln\, NE \nSTAGE TIME: 8:45AM \nRIDERS MEETING: 9:OOAM \nFLAG LINE: 9:15AM – Flags will be provided \nETA & GOLD STAR FAMILY VISIT: 9:30AM – PGR & Fallen Soldiers Memorial Torch Motorcycle Riders \nCLUTCHES OUT TO OMAHA: 11:30AM – All riders invited to participate in escort \n(PGR are invited to participate in all or any segment of the Memorial Torch Ride. Full Nebraska border to border itinerary to follow in a separate posting) \nSafety being paramount – ride only if conditions permit. The Nebraska Patriot Guard Riders have been recognized by the National Safety Council and the Nebraska Office of Highway Safety for adhering to and promoting motorcycle safety. Ride Alert – Ride Safe. \nThe PGR proudly acknowledge being created by a small group of visionary American Legion Riders. \nPlease monitor www.patriotguard.org for changes and updates \nSenior Ride Captain: Chuck Fattig\ncfattig@aol.com\n402-470-2092 \nRide Captain Ron Dupell\nrdupell@cox.net\n402-321-3643 \nRide Captain Marv Peters\npeters_marv@yahoo.com\n402-853-1455 \nFlag Captain Jeremy Cady\nloveroffords@yahoo.com\n402-560-0831 \nFlag Captains John & Penny Harvey\np51ministries@rocketmail.com\n402-417-4744 \nScott Knudsen\nNE SC URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/hoth-1388/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160801T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160801T110000 DTSTAMP:20210511T190550 CREATED:20160801T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T144001Z UID:410276-1470042000-1470049200@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:PO1 Gary W. Osborne\, Sr.\, USN(RET)\, Vietnam / Ballwin DESCRIPTION:The family of Aviation Machinists Mate Petty Officer 1st Class Gary W. Osborne\, Sr. has requested that we stand tall and silent in a flag line of respect and honor prior to the services for their loved one. It will be our privilege and honor to do so. \nAD1 Osborne served 20 years in the Navy. During his service to our country he earned and was awarded the following: Vietnam Service Medal\, National Defense Service Medal\, Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation\, Gallantry Cross Medal w/palms\, Air Medal (3X)\, RVN Meritorious Unit Citation 1st Class Color w/palms\, Vietnam Campaign Medal\, 4th Good Conduct Medal and Sea Service Deployment Ribbon. Hero Osborne Served on the USS Saratoga (CV60)\, Forrestal Class Supercarrier. At the time of his death he was a weapons inspector for Boeing. \nHe leaves behind his wife Sandy\, 4 children and their spouses\, 15 Grandchildren and 7 Great-Grandchildren as well as a long list of other family and friends. \nPlease join me in standing tall\, silent and respectful in a flag line of honor for this American Warrior. Stand down Sir; your watch here has been completed. Your next duty station will be to patrol the seas of Heaven. May you only experience fair winds and following seas\nWe come to thank you and honor you for your service to our nation. Your service allows us the freedoms we enjoy today. You will never be forgotten. \nStaging: Monday 01 AUG 16\n1015 HRS (10:15 AM)\nSchrader Funeral Home (Ballwin)\n14960 Manchester Rd\nBallwin\, MO 63011 \nEscort: At the conclusion of the funeral services we will escort our hero and his family to the Hallowed grounds of Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery for interment. (1300 HRS Slot Time) \nWeather: Current forecasts calls for Temps in the 80’s with 40% chance of showers. Ride safe\, ride defensively. Cages welcome!\nOVER-HYDRATE the night before as well as the morning of this mission. Coffee is not hydration! \nRide Captain: Rick “Curly” Kroeger\nrickkroeger@hotmail.com\n314.954.3060 \nFlag Support: TBD URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/po1-gary-w-osborne-sr-usnret-vietnam-ballwin/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160801T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160801T110000 DTSTAMP:20210511T190550 CREATED:20160801T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T144003Z UID:410278-1470042000-1470049200@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Odisseus Hadjianastasiou\, USA Veteran / Ballwin DESCRIPTION:The Family of ODISSEUS “Otis” HADJIANASTASIOU has respectfully requested the Patriot Guard Riders assist with the services of their loved one by Standing a Tall and Silent Flag Line of Honor and Respect\, and escorting him to his final place of rest the Hallowed Grounds of Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. \nMr. Hadjianastasiou served his country with Honor in the U.S. Army from 5 Aug 1953 til 4 Aug. 1955 earning the Rank of Pfc. No other Military information is available. \nUpon Pfc. Hadjianastasiou’s completion of his military service he became employed by McDonnell Douglas / Boeing Co. as a Electrical / Mechanical Engineer for many years and he also worked in the EOS Program for NASA. \nPfc. Hadjianastasiou leaves his wife Georgia and other Family Relatives and many Friends. \nSTAGE: Schrader Funeral Home & Crematory\n 14960 Manchester Rd.\n Ballwin\, Mo. 63011\n\n 1 Aug 2016 8:45 A.M. \nFLAG LINE: 9:00 A.M. til 10:00 A.M.\n Arrival of Family and Friends \nSERVICE: Schrader Funeral Home\n 10:00 A.M. \nESCORT: Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery\n Time Slot 11:30 A.M. \nFLAG SUPPORT: TBD\n\nRIDE CAPTAIN: Bob”GrampyBob”Griffith\n pgr4559@yahoo.com URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/odisseus-hadjianastasiou-usa-veteran-ballwin/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160801T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160801T110000 DTSTAMP:20210511T190550 CREATED:20160801T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T144005Z UID:410281-1470042000-1470049200@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Carl Birch DESCRIPTION:We have been invited by the family of Carl Birch to honor his life and service to his country. We will stand a flag line at his interment on Monday 1 Aug 16. A grave side service will be held at the Star Cemetery\, 9350 W Floating Feather Rd. Star\, Idaho at 1000 hrs. \nCarl served in the US Army from 1944 to 1946 attaining the rank of Sgt. \nStaging: 0900 hrs Monday 1 Aug 16\, Star Cemetery\, 9350 W Floating Feather Rd\, (corner of N Pollard Ln and W Floating Feather. Next to LDS Church)\nBriefing: 0930: Flag line to be established at grave side prior to arrival of family. \nRC: Lyle Frost (lylfrost1933@gmail.com) 841-6436\n\nWeather HOT: Plan accordingly \nRemarks: This is the second mission for the same time slot: If riders from the west side of the valley could attend the Star service and the rest attend the ISVC service\, we should be able to pay our respects adequately. Thanks for your consideration and support. URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/carl-birch/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160801T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160801T110000 DTSTAMP:20210511T190550 CREATED:20160801T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T144008Z UID:410286-1470042000-1470049200@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:LTC George Scott\, 93\, USA\, WWII DESCRIPTION:updated 27 JUL 16 @ 6:38 p.m. CDT ajbuechel \nWe have been invited by the family of George Scott to honor his life and service to his country. \nWe will stand a flag line at his interment on Monday\, 1 Aug 16. \nA service will be held at Idaho State Veterans Cemetery\, 10100 Old Horseshoe Bend Rd\, at 1300 hrs.\n\nGeorge served in the U.S. Army 1942-1944 during WWII. He then joined the U.S. Air Force\, serving two tours in Vietnam\, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1973. He passed away recently at the age of 93. \nStaging: 1200 hrs Monday 1 Aug 16\, Winco parking lot\, adjacent to Oil Can Henrys\, corner of State St. and Old Horseshoe Bend Rd.\nBriefing: 1220 hrs. \nKSU: 1230 hrs. Ride as a group to ISVC and establish flag line on arrival. \nRC: Dario Bell (dariobell@cableone.net) 515-6959\nWeather: HOT: Please plan accordingly\n \n\n***************************** \nWe have been invited by the family of George Scott to honor his life and service to his country. \nWe will stand a flag line at his interment on Monday\, 1 Aug 16. \nA service will be held at Idaho State Veterans Cemetery\, 10100 Old Horseshoe Bend Rd\, at 1000 hrs.\n\nGeorge served in the U.S. Army 1942-1944 during WWII. He then joined the U.S. Air Force\, serving two tours in Vietnam\, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1973. He passed away recently at the age of 93. \nStaging: 1200 hrs Monday 1 Aug 16\, Winco parking lot\, adjacent to Oil Can Henrys\, corner of State St. and Old Horseshoe Bend Rd.\nBriefing: 1220 hrs. \nKSU: 1230 hrs. Ride as a group to ISVC and establish flag line on arrival. \nRC: Dario Bell (dariobell@cableone.net) 515-6959\nWeather: HOT: Please plan accordingly URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/ltc-george-scott-93-usa-wwii/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160801T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160801T110000 DTSTAMP:20210511T190550 CREATED:20160801T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T144014Z UID:410294-1470042000-1470049200@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:George Thomas Freeman\, Jr.\, USA\, Korea / Colonie DESCRIPTION:Members: \nThe family of George Thomas Freeman\, Jr.\, has requested the participation of the Patriot Guard Riders in his military honors funeral. \nWHEN / WHERE:\nMonday\, Aug. 1st\nColonie\, NY 12205 \nLRC – Bill Schaaf \nABOUT THE MISSION:\n\nGeorge T. Freeman\, Jr. answered his country’s call to service in 1952. As an Infantryman he rose to the rank of Sergeant while serving in Korea. He was the recipient of the Korean Service Medal with Bronze Star and a Presidential Unit Citation. \nHe returned home from honorable military service to marry and raise a family. He was a tool and dye maker at Behr Manning/Norton Company and retired from there after 37 years. \nThe Patriot Guard Riders will be privileged to be there to render Honor\, Dignity and Respect for the life and service of George T. Freeman. \nBill Schaaf\nbillschaaf@aol.com\n[URL=”tel:518-542-0608″]518-542-0608[/URL] URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/george-thomas-freeman-jr-usa-korea-colonie/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160801T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160801T110000 DTSTAMP:20210511T190550 CREATED:20160801T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T144039Z UID:410331-1470042000-1470049200@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Jewett Williams\, USA DESCRIPTION:Escort and Transfer of Jewett Williams\, Civil War Veteran\, Salem\, OR ~ 01/AUG/16\n\n\n\nLadies and Gentlemen of the Patriot Guard Riders. The respectful transfer of the remains of a Civil War Soldier is slated to begin on August 1st in Salem and continue through our North East District to Ontario Oregon and on to Maine for burial with full Military Honors on September 17th. \nJewett Williams moved to Oregon after he served with the 20th Maine in the Civil War. He died in the early 1900’s in an asylum and was cremated. Recently his remains were found in the basement of the long ago closed facility and preparations have been on going to return him to Maine. The Togus National Cemetery in Chelsea Maine has received approval to open the old cemetery to bury him among his Civil War Brothers. \nSegment 1: Oregon State Hospital\, Salem Oregon. \n (Memorial Building 2600 Center St NE\, Salem – parking along Recovery Drive}\nRide Captain: Blake Lee CW RC 503-999-0535\n0900 hrs. Brief Ceremony\n0930 hrs. KSU (travel 44 miles) \nSegment 2: Latus Motors\, Gladstone Oregon. Exit 11\n(870 E Berkeley St\, Gladstone\, OR 97027)\nRide Captain: Blake Lee CW RC 503-999-0535\n1024 hrs. Segment 1 Arrives\n1045 hrs. KSU (travel 47 miles) \nSegment 3: Cascade Locks I84 Exit 44 Shell Station\nRide Captain: Rod Runyon NE DC 541-993-6413\n1145 hrs. Segment 2 Arrives\n1200 hrs. KSU (travel 43 miles) \nSegment 4: The Dalles Bridge I84 Exit 87 Chevron Station\nRide Captain: Rod Runyon NE DC 541-993-6413\n1245 hrs. Segment 3 Arrives\n1300 hrs. KSU (travel 101 miles) \nSegment 5: Pilot Station at Exit 188 Echo/Hermiston ramp\nRide Captain: Gary David 541-561-2128\n1445 hrs. Segment 4 Arrives\n1500 hrs. KSU (travel 73 miles) \nSegment 6: LaGrande i84 Exit 261 Gem Stop Chevron\nRide Captain: Lonnie Myers 541-910-1061\n1630 hrs. Segment 5 Arrives\n1645 hrs. KSU (travel 115 miles) \nSegment 7: Ontario I84 Exit 376A Pilot Station\nRide Captain: Dario Bell ID SC 208-515-6959\n1845 hrs PDT / 1945 MDT Segment 6 Arrives\n2000 hrs MDT KSU to Boise \n***In the early 1900s they put cremains in a copper vessel. Jewett Williams’ cremains have been removed and placed in a ceramic urn. The original copper vessel and the urn have been bubble-wrapped and placed in a wooden box for safe transport. The dimensions of the box are 14”L x 10”H x 8”D. This will have to be securely fastened to a rack or in a saddle bag or tour pack of an appropriate size. There will also be a folded flag. \n***You are welcome to join at any of the listed stops and proceed on that leg of the Oregon journey as far as you wish. Times are estimates only and KSU may adjust if all are ready to go earlier than listed. Arrive early and ready to roll for the segment that you wish to join. Riders are also welcome to join in at ramps between. If at a non-listed ramp\, please wait at the bottom of the East Bound Ramp and fall in at the rear of the pack. URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/jewett-williams-usa-10/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160801T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160801T110000 DTSTAMP:20210511T190550 CREATED:20160801T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T144054Z UID:410354-1470042000-1470049200@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:James B. Mynatt\, 61\, USN\, Vietnam / Nixa DESCRIPTION:James Barton Mynatt\, 61\nUSN\n01 Aug 2016 \n\n\n\nE-3 / SN\, 16 Aug\,1972 – 13 Aug\,1975\, Vietnam \, Honorable discharge \nThe family of Hero Mynatt has asked that the Patriot Guard Riders provide an ESCORT ONLY from the Adams Funeral Home\, 109 North Truman Blvd.\, Nixa\, MO to the Missouri Veterans Cemetery\, south of Springfield\, MO. At the committal shelter we will stand a flag line for the service.\n( I received very brief info from the family) \nStage: 1000hrs (at Adams Funeral Home) \nBrief: 1015 hrs \nEscort: 1030 hrs \nMVC service: 1100 hrs \nRC Phil ‘ Chief ‘ Fels\n417-207-3325\nchief4fels@gmail.com\n\nFlag support\nHolly Anthony URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/james-b-mynatt-61-usn-vietnam-nixa/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160801T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160801T110000 DTSTAMP:20210511T190550 CREATED:20160801T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T144101Z UID:410366-1470042000-1470049200@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:SSgt Edward Carl Pullman DESCRIPTION:SSgt Edward Carl Pullman\nUSAF Retired\nBoise\, ID\n1 AUG 16\n\n\n\nWe have been invited to honor Edward Pullmans life and service to his country. We will stand a flag line at his interment at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery\, 10100 Old Horseshoe Bend Rd. The ceremony will be held on Monday 1 Aug 16\, at 1000 hrs. \nEd served in the US Air Force from 1954 to 1975 and attained the rank of Staff Sgt. He then worked for NASA for 20 years. \nHe passed away on 6-19-2016\, in the Idaho Veterans Home\, at the age of 79. \nStaging: 0900 hrs\, Monday 1 Aug 16\, Winco parking lot\, adjacent to Oil Can Henrys\, corner of State St. and Old Horseshoe Bend Rd. \nBriefing: 0920 hrs. \nKSU: 0930 hrs. Travel as a group to Idaho State Veterans Cemetery and establish flag line on arrival. \nRC:\nRichard Percival\nrpercival@idfbins.com\n859-6478 \nWeather: Hot. Plan Accordingly. URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/ssgt-edward-carl-pullman/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR