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:20160809T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160809T110000 DTSTAMP:20210511T190328 CREATED:20160809T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T153849Z UID:415506-1470733200-1470740400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Send Off DESCRIPTION:Please note that due to ongoing OPSEC/PERSEC concerns\, mission details are not shown in this posting. All relevant details about the Heroes will be given at the mission briefing. \n \nPatriots\, \nWe have been invited to attend a Deployment ceremony for troops who will be departing for missions abroad\, Tuesday\, August 9\, 2016. We will stage NLT 10:45 PM at the Pax Shed #1 at Green Ramp\, Pope Army Air Field\, which is located on New Hurst Drive\, Pope AAF\, North Carolina. http://tinyurl.com/pjy6pn7 \nPlease be flexible with regards to these missions as aircraft arrival and departure times and location change frequently. \nSTAGING: 10:45 PM\nFLAG LINE: 11:15 PM \nWe will establish a flag line and show our support for our departing Heroes. \nAnyone who does not hold a DOD ID card must access post from the All American Freeway Visitor Control Center and obtain a pass. Remember to allow extra time for check in and that vehicle and persons are subject to search. You will be entering a US military installation so anything that could be considered a weapon should be left at home. If you are riding\, please keep in mind the requirements for documentation and proper PPE; license\, insurance\, registration\, and DOT approved helmet\, eye protection\, long sleeves\, full fingered gloves\, long pants\, over the ankle boots. \n\nRCIC/POC/Flags: E. Glenn (DocB)\nButlergbutret@aol.com\n301-275-6676 \n\nSPECIAL NOTE: Safety is of our utmost priority. Every effort possible is made in planning and executing the PGR Mission statement in a manner that minimizes the inherit dangers of riding a motorcycle\, including riding in groups of all sizes and any situation. While the NCPG and its riders have a remarkable safety record in the execution of our missions\, infrequently members have been injured in unforeseen accidents. In an effort to mitigate the risk of preventable accidents\, all attendees who wish to ride in a Patriot Guard motorcycle escort or ride are asked to attend the pre-mission briefing. It will include a safety briefing\, and any unique ride information known to our RCIC that may be specific to the mission. Member safety and well-being is always a principal ongoing concern\, our RCIC’s are asked to stand-down from any mission that cannot be accomplished in relative safety or 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/send-off-167/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160809T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160809T110000 DTSTAMP:20210511T190329 CREATED:20160809T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T143715Z UID:410021-1470733200-1470740400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Ernest Chiono DESCRIPTION:The Patriot Guard Riders have been requested to escort Veteran Ernest Chiono\, U.S. NAVY to his final resting place. Please bring your flags and lets honor this Hero.\n\nWHO: Ernest Chiono\, U.S. NAVY \nWHEN: August 9th\, 2016 \nSTAGING TIME:1230hrs\nSTAGING AREA: Santa Teresa Catholic Church\, 794 Calero Ave\, San Jose\, CA 95123\nhttp://mapq.st/2aX4hz3 \nDESTINATION: Gate of Heaven Cemetery\, 22555 Cristo Rey Dr\, Los Altos\, CA 94024\nhttp://mapq.st/1pKJ3dS\n\nRIDE CAPTAIN: Please step up if you can. \nPOC: Buzz Bickham buzzpgr@gmail.com URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/ernest-chiono/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160809T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160809T110000 DTSTAMP:20210511T190329 CREATED:20160809T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T143720Z UID:410028-1470733200-1470740400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Col Frank Thomas Giambattista\, 49\, USAF(RET)\, GWOT / Kettering DESCRIPTION:Honor Mission\n\n\nCol Frank “Tom” Thomas Giambattista\, 49\n\n\nKettering\, Ohio\n\n\nUnited States Air Force GWOT Veteran\n[ATTACH=CONFIG]5005[/ATTACH]\n\n\nVisitation: \nNewcomer Funeral Home South Chapel\n3940 Kettering Boulevard\nKettering\, Ohio 45439\n09 August 2016@1300-1400hrs-(1-2 PM)\nStaging: 09 August2016@1200hrs-(12 PM) \n\nGraveside Service: \nDayton National Cemetery\n4400 W Third Street \nDayton\, Ohio 45428\n09 August 2016@1500hrs-(3 PM) \nStaging: 1430hrs-(2:30 PM) If not riding in the Honor Escort \nDistrict #4 Ride Captain Bud Zartman is assigned this mission of Honor and Respect. Please follow his instructions. Dress per the weather conditions and remember your 3’x5’ American flags. Use your own judgement on how you get safely to and from the mission. If you need to contact Bud\, email him at: justcallmebud@woh.rr.com \n\n\n“Rest in Peace Col Giambattista”\n\n\n [ATTACH=CONFIG]5004[/ATTACH]\n\n[FONT=&][/FONT] URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/col-frank-thomas-giambattista-49-usafret-gwot-kettering/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160809T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160809T110000 DTSTAMP:20210511T190329 CREATED:20160809T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T143720Z UID:410029-1470733200-1470740400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:MSG Robert VanAelst\, USA(RET) / Fort Worth DESCRIPTION:Patriot’s Name: MSG Robert VanAelst\nMilitary Branch: United States Army\nClassification: Retired From Military\nAdditional Military Info: 3 Tours in Germany \nLink To Obituary: https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dfw/obituary.aspx?n=robert-f-van-aelst&pid=180999778 \nMission Ride Captain:\nDan “Mad Russian” Mathys\npgrdan1@gmail.com\n(817)300-5542 \nRide Captain #2:\nJeffrey Wike (In Training)\nasm757@att.net\n(817)301-4293 \nMission Summary: The family of MSG Robert VanAelst has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to stand a Flag Line at his funeral service and again stand a Flag Line at his interment service. \nPART 1: Funeral Service – Longvue Baptist Church at 1100 Hrs\, Tuesday\, August 9\, 2016\nMission Date: Aug 09\, 2016 – Tuesday\nStaging Time: 10:00\nBriefing Time: 10:15\nIn Position Time Or KSU: 10:30\nService Start Time: 11:00 \nDetails Of Part 1: After the Mission Briefing\, the Riders will establish the Flag Line and prepare to receive the family and guests for the funeral service.\nName Of Staging Point:\nLongvue Baptist Church\n3420 Longvue Ave\nFort Worth\, Texas 76116 \nPART 2: Interment Service – Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery at 1330 Hrs.\, August\, 9\, 2016\nMission Date: Aug 09\, 2016 – Tuesday\nStaging Time: 12:45\nBriefing Time: 13:00\nIn Position Time Or KSU: 13:15\nService Start Time: 13:30 \nDetails Of Part 2: Staging 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 the arrival of MSG Robert VanAelst\, his family\, and friends. After the service\, flags will be furled\, riders briefed and dismissed. \nName Of Staging Point\nDallas Fort Worth National Cemetery Visitor’s Center URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/msg-robert-vanaelst-usaret-fort-worth/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160809T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160809T110000 DTSTAMP:20210511T190329 CREATED:20160809T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T143726Z UID:410038-1470733200-1470740400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Larry Eckhardt\, 69\, USA DESCRIPTION:Larry Eckhardt\, 69\nUS Army Vietnam Veteran\nMcMinnville\, OR\n9/Aug/16\n\n\n\nLadies and Gentlemen of the Patriot Guard Riders\, we have been invited to stand for Larry Dean Eckhardt\, age 69. \nMr. Eckhardt was in the US Army as a helicopter crew chief and doorgunner\, serving in Vietnam. He was awarded the Purple Heart. Please join us as we pay our respects and honor his service to our nation. \nMission Date: Tuesday\, 9 August 2016 \nRide Captain:\nDarrell Ohnmacht\nohnmachtd@gmail.com \nStaging Location:\nSt. James Catholic Church\n1145 NE 1st St.\nMcMinnville\, Oregon 97128 \n(Bounded by First St\, Kirby St. and Three Mile Ln.) \nStaging Time: 10:00am\n\nBriefing: 10:15am\n\nFlag line Set: 10:25am\n\nService Begins: 11:00am URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/larry-eckhardt-69-usa/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160809T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160809T110000 DTSTAMP:20210511T190329 CREATED:20160809T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T143726Z UID:410039-1470733200-1470740400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Jeffery E. Scheer\, 48 DESCRIPTION:Jeffery E. Scheer\, 48\nUS Air Force Veteran\nPortland\, OR\n9/AUG/16\n\n\n\nLadies and Gentlemen of the Patriot Guard Riders\, we have been requested to stand for Jeffery E. Scheer\, age 48. Jeffery served from 1988 to 2001 and attained the rank of MSgt (E-7). Please join us as we help support his family\, pay our respects\, and honor his service to our nation. \nMission Date: Tuesday\, 9/AUG/16 \nRide Captain: TBA\n\nStaging Location:\nWillamette National Cemetery\n11800 SE Mt Scott Blvd.\nPortland\, OR – up top at the Rostrum by the flagpole\, please enter the cemetery through Gate 2 – across from Lincoln Memorial. \nStaging Time: 1:00 pm \nBriefing: 1:20 pm \nKSU: 1:30 pm \nFlag line Set: 1:45 pm \nService Begins: 2:00 pm \n*** There will be a RHG from the office to the shelter. \nContact:\nJohn Hanan II\njohn@jh2design.com URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/jeffery-e-scheer-48/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160809T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160809T110000 DTSTAMP:20210511T190329 CREATED:20160809T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T143727Z UID:410040-1470733200-1470740400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Keith Raymond Tapen\, 66\, USA DESCRIPTION:Keith Raymond Tapen\, 66\nUS Army Vietnam Veteran\nCarrollton\, IL\n09 AUG 16\n\n\n\nThe family of Keith Tapen has requested that the Patriot Guard stand a silent flag line\, and provide an escort\, for their loved one in honor of his service to this Great Nation. \nKeith served with the US Army from Aug 1969 until his honorable separation from active duty in Apr 1971. Keith attained the rank of SGT (E-5) while serving with the 25th Inf Div in Vietnam and was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB)\, National Defense Service Medal (NDSM)\, Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) and the Vietnam Campaign Medal (VCM). Full military honors will be accorded at the cemetery. \nFUNERAL SERVICE \nDate: Tues\, 9 Aug 16\nTime: 1000 hrs (10am) \nPlace:\nAirsman-Hires Funeral Home\n108 N 5th St\nCarrollton\, IL \nStaging: 0830 hr (8:30am) at the funeral home. \nLine up for escort as per RC instructions. \nAt the conclusion of services at the funeral home we will escort family and friends to St John’s Catholic Cemetery (in Carrollton) for Keith’s interment. \nPlease HYDRATE!! \nRC\nEd Downey\n(217-498-2890) \nRC\nFred Smith (w/flag support) URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/keith-raymond-tapen-66-usa/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160809T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160809T110000 DTSTAMP:20210511T190329 CREATED:20160809T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T143728Z UID:410041-1470733200-1470740400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Michael A Wilson\, USA\, Vietnam / Rockwall DESCRIPTION:Patriot’s Name: SP4 Michael A Wilson\nMilitary Branch: United States Army\nClassification: Veteran\nAdditional Military Info: Vietnam \nMission Ride Captain: J\nohn “Ghostrider” Blase\nblase02@sbcglobal.net\n(972) 467-7527 \nRide Captain #2:\nBill “Zippy-K” Kushnir\nbpkush@gte.net\n(214)995-1536 \nMission Summary: The Wilson family has asked the PGR to honor their loved one with a flag line at the service followed by a procession to Restland with a flag line at the interment service. \nPART 1: Funeral service and procession\nMission Date: Aug 09\, 2016 – Tuesday\nStaging Time: 09:00\nBriefing Time: 09:15\nIn Position Time Or KSU: 09:30\nService Start Time: 10:00 \nDetails Of Part 1: Riders will stage at Rest Haven Funeral home\, 2500 Hwy. 66\, Rockwall\, Texas 75087 on August 9\, 2016 at 0900 hrs. After the briefing at 0915 we will stand tall and silent in the flag line as family and friends arrive. Once the service begins\, we will pull the flag line down\, return them to the flag truck and prepare for the procession to Rest land Cemetery. A riders safety brief will be given at this time. An escort service will be provided. Riders wishing to attend the interment service only\, please see part 2. \nName Of Staging Point:\nRest Haven Funeral Home\n2500 Hwy. 66\nRockwall\, Texas 75087 \nPART 2: Interment service\nMission Date: Aug 09\, 2016 – Tuesday\nStaging Time: 10:30\nBriefing Time: 10:45\nIn Position Time Or KSU: 10:45\nService Start Time: 11:00 \nDetails Of Part 2: Riders attending the interment service will stage in the parking lot at Restland Funeral Home and Cemetery\, 13005 Greenville Ave.\, Dallas\, Texas\, at 1030 hrs. on August 9\, 2016. After the briefing by Ride Captain Bill Kushnir\, riders will set the flag line at the interment site and wait for the procession to arrive. All times are approximate\, so be aware of the Semper Gumby motto. After the service has ended\, we will return the flags to the flag truck\, be debriefed\, and dismissed. \nName Of Staging Point:\nRestland Cemetery\n13005 Greenville Ave.\nDallas\, Texas 75243 URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/michael-a-wilson-usa-vietnam-rockwall/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160809T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160809T110000 DTSTAMP:20210511T190329 CREATED:20160809T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T143728Z UID:410042-1470733200-1470740400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Mark Blane Denison\, 54\, USA Veteran DESCRIPTION:Mark Blane Denison\, 54\nU.S. Army Veteran – LEO\nWaynesville\, MO\n09 AUG 16\n\n\n\nThe Patriot Guard Riders have been honored with a request from the family of Mark Blane Denison to stand a Flag Line and then escort their loved one to his final resting place. \nMark served his country with honor and distinction in the United States Army and also served with the Waynesville\, MO Police Department. He passed away on 3 August 2016 in Montrose\, CO at the age of 54. \nThe PGR will stage at on Tuesday 9 August 2016 at 11:45am.\nWaynesville Memorial Chapel\n200 Historic Route 66\nWaynesville\, MO \nFollowing a 12:00pm briefing we will stand a Flag Line from 12:15pm-1:00pm. \nFollowing the services we will escort Mark to his final resting place at Sunset Memorial Estates Cemetery located on Highway 17 South where Mark will be laid to rest with full military honors. \nThe weather forecast for 9 August calls for temperatures in the mid 80’s with an 80% chance of thunderstorms\, mostly during the overnight hours. The storms should end around 9:00am. Regardless\, ride and drive with caution\, dress appropriately\, and HYDRATE\, HYDRATE\, HYDRATE. \nRide Captain in Charge: \nJim “Radio Man” Boettcher\n573-453-0727 URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/mark-blane-denison-54-usa-veteran/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160809T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160809T110000 DTSTAMP:20210511T190329 CREATED:20160809T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T143730Z UID:410044-1470733200-1470740400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:John E. Kyte\, USN DESCRIPTION:Please note that due to ongoing OPSEC concerns\, mission details are not shown in this posting. All specific details and updates have been sent to members directly via their e-mail address on file. \nFellow PGR Members: \nWe have been requested to stand in Honor of another Veteran of World War II. John “Jack” E. Kyte of Hamburg passed away on Saturday\, August 6th. \nMission Details:\nTuesday\, August 9\, 2016 \nHamburg\, NY \nLRC\nBob Servis\nrhservis@hotmail.com \nMission Narrative:\nJohn “Jack” Kyte served in the US Navy from 1943-1945\, and was Honorably Discharged on 6 December 1945 with the rank of Machinists\nMate 2nd Class. During his 2 years\, 8 months of Service\, Mr. Kyte was stationed at Naval Base Mayport\, FL.\, USS YP 501\, Air Transport\nSquadron 10\, and USS Berrien (APA-62.) The USS Berrien was involved in the Invasion of Iwo Jima and the Invasion of Okinawa. \nFor his WW-II Service to our Nation\, MM2 John Kyte was awarded: American Campaign Medal\, Asiatic-Pacific Theater Medal w/2 Battle\nStars\, and WW-II Victory Medal. \nRegion-1 is very busy\, with 3 Missions on Monday and 2 Missions on Tuesday. Please do your best to help us support one or more of the\nMissions. \nPlease arrive on time with a clean 3×5 American Flag or a US Navy flag. Dress for the weather\, bring a beverage for hydration\, and\nensure your bike flags are properly placed and securely attached. URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/john-e-kyte-usn/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160809T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160809T110000 DTSTAMP:20210511T190329 CREATED:20160809T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T143731Z UID:410047-1470733200-1470740400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:SSG Michael Kennedy\, USA(RET)-Vietnam DESCRIPTION:We have lost one of our own\, Michael “Barney” Kennedy\, and the family of Barney Kennedy has requested our presence for military honors at the Southern Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery on Tuesday\, 09 August 2016. Barney proudly served our country for over 20 years in the US Army and is a Vietnam Veteran. Barney supported many veterans organizations and was an avid PGR member. His most recent position was chaplain of the local Combat Veteran Motorcycle Association. \nCVMA riders will lead an escort from Hatfield’s Funeral Home to the SAZVMC where PGR will intercept and lead the way to the staging and interment area. For staging info on the escort contact “Top” CVMA at top6222@gmail.com. Military honors for Barney commence at 10:00 am at the cemetery. Flag line flags will be provided by PGR. \nSTAGING INFO: \nLOCATION: Entrance to SAZVMC\, 1300 Buffalo Soldier Trail\, Sierra Vista\, AZ w / 3×5 flags mounted\nTIME: 9:00 am\nBRIEFING: 9:25 am\nKSU: 9:30 am ( upon arrival of the CVMA procession ) \nEscort Details (for those wanting to ride with the escort before and after the funeral): \nStaging for the escort is at the Hastings parking lot starting at 0745. KSU to go to Hatfield Funeral home will be at 0815. \nBarney’s funeral service is at 0900 on Tuesday\, 9 August at the Hatfield Funeral Home on Hwy 92. \nThe escort to the Southern Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery will depart Hatfield Funeral Home at approximately 0945. The CVMA will be the lead element in the escort. \nA police escort is being looked into and should be available for the ride to the cemetery. PGR riders will link up at the entrance to the cemetery. \nThe Ceremony at the cemetery is scheduled for 1000. Military Honors will be rendered. \nAt 1100 there is a Celebration of Life at the VFW in Sierra Vista. \n\nPGR RIDE CAPTAIN: Becky Baze 520-508-7127 URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/ssg-michael-kennedy-usaret-vietnam/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160809T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160809T110000 DTSTAMP:20210511T190329 CREATED:20160809T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T143735Z UID:410052-1470733200-1470740400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:MSgt Arthur R. Anderson DESCRIPTION:CONFIRMED MISSION\n\n\n\nTuesday\, August 9\, 2016\n2:30 pm\nArthur R Anderson\nU.S. Air Force\, Retired\nService Grace Baptist Church\, 1955 Parker Drive\, Ozark Al. 36361 Hwy. 231 and Parker Drive\nBurial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park\, 1700 Barrington Road\, Dothan Al. \nIt is our privilege to be invited to pay our respects to our fallen hero who honorably served our country\, and to stand in silent honor of their beloved family member \nEnterprise and Dothan Staging: Hardee’s 231 and Andrews Ave. in Ozark\, 12:15 pm\nKSU: 12:30 pm \nRCIC: Ozark\, Wizzard\, 334-369-9090\nFlags and Support: Jon P. Senior Flag Captain\nRC: Pat Miller URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/msgt-arthur-r-anderson/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160809T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160809T110000 DTSTAMP:20210511T190329 CREATED:20160809T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T143735Z UID:410053-1470733200-1470740400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:PFC William Ross Butz\, USA DESCRIPTION:Ladies and Gentlemen of the Patriot Guard Riders\, we have been requested to stand for U.S. Army Soldier\, PFC William Ross Butz. PFC Butz died on 12/12/1950 at Chosin Reservoir\, Korea. He was recovered in 1954 and taken to Hawaii for proper Identification where he remained at the Hawaiian Punch Bowl Memorial with other unidentified veterans. On 8 June 2016 he was properly identified and family notified. He was with Company “K” 3rdBn\, 31st Inf Regt\, 7th Division. Please join us as we help support his family\, pay our respects\, and honor his service to our nation. \n~~~ Arrival / Honorable Transfer ~~~ \nMission Date: Tuesday\, 9/Aug/16 \nRide Captain: Tex Perry skytex@comcast.net \nStaging Location: PDX on NE Airport Way/Frontage Rd. (Gate NA-44) – Just West of Hertz Rental Car\, 9137 NE Airport Way\, Portland\, OR. Look for blue sign “Base Frontage Rd. Remember there are no public facilities at this location. \nStaging Time: 10:45 am\nBriefing: as needed\nFlag line Set: as needed \n***SWWA PGR RHG will take the soldier from PDX to Vancouver Funeral Home in downtown Vancouver. URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/pfc-william-ross-butz-usa/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160809T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160809T110000 DTSTAMP:20210511T190329 CREATED:20160809T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T143738Z UID:410058-1470733200-1470740400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:SMSgt Vincent J. Warsheski\, 85\, USAF(RET) DESCRIPTION:SMSgt. Vincent J. Warsheski\, 85\nUnited States Air Force\nPensacola\, Florida\nTuesday\, 9 Aug\, 2016\nKorea/Vietnam Veteran\n\n\nThe family of SMSgt. Vincent J. Warsheski has invited the Patriot Guard to escort him to Barrancas National Cemetery and stand a flag line for final Honors. \nSMSgt. Warsheski served over 22 years in the United States Air Force. His decorations include the National Defense Service Medal\, Vietnam Service Medal\, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal\, Meritorious Service Medal\, United Nations Service Medal\, Korean Service Medal\, Air Force Commendation Medal\, and several other individual and unit awards. He was an active member of the Knights of Columbus. \nAll arrangements are in the care of McLaughlin Twin Cities Funeral Home\, Niceville\, Fl. The PGR will stage at Hardee’s\, 805 N Navy Blvd\, Pensacola\, FL\, and will meet SMSgt Warsheski\, family and friends at the main gate NAS Pensacola\, and escort them to Barrancas National Cemetery for military honors. \nNote: DOD regulations REQUIRE long sleeves\, long pants\, full fingered gloves\, leather shoes/boots\, DOT approved helmets\, and eye protection for all motorcycle operators and passengers while riding on all US Military Installations. \nNote: For safety reasons\, all riders will attend the safety briefing. \nItinerary: \n1215 – Stage at Hardee’s\, 805 N. Navy Blvd\, Pensacola Fl.\n1300 – Safety briefing\n1315 – KSU\n1330 – Meet Funeral Party at NAS Pensacola Main Gate\n1400 – Honors at Barrancas \nRC: Ray Doyle\n[URL=”tel:850-902-0123″]850-902-0123[/URL]\nray.doyle@cox.net URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/smsgt-vincent-j-warsheski-85-usafret/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160809T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160809T110000 DTSTAMP:20210511T190329 CREATED:20160809T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T155149Z UID:416714-1470733200-1470740400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Stand Down - Arthur Walsh\, USAF DESCRIPTION:The Patriot Guard Riders have been requested to escort Fallen Korean Veteran Arthur Walsh to his final resting place. He served from 31 Dec 1954 to 30 Dec 1961 in the U.S. Air Force as an airplane mechanic. Please bring your flags and lets honor his service.\n\nWHO: Arthur H Walsh\, U.S. Air Force \nWHEN: Tuesday\, August 9th\, 2016 \nSTAGING TIME: 1000 \nSTAGING AREA: Veronica Catholic Church\, 434 Alida Way\, South San Francisco CA94080 \nHere for services approx 1hr \nhttp://mapq.st/2aX1yWa\n\nDESTINATION #2 Golden Gate National Cemetery\, 1300 Sneath Lane\, San Bruno\, CA. 94066\nhttp://mapq.st/2aX1eH4\n\nRIDE CAPTAIN: Please step up if you can. \nPOC: Buzz Bickham buzzpgr@gmail.com URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/stand-down-arthur-walsh-usaf/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160809T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160809T110000 DTSTAMP:20210511T190329 CREATED:20160809T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T143739Z UID:410059-1470733200-1470740400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:David William Russell\, Jr.\, USMC DESCRIPTION:David William Russell\, Jr.\nUnited States Marine Corps\nVietnam 1968-1970\nBarnardsville\, NC\n9 August 2016\n\n\nThe family of Vietnam Veteran David William Russell Jr.\, has invited the NC Patriot Guard to stand in honor of his proud service to our great Nation. \nDavid served in the United States Marine Corps from 1968 – 1970. \nAmong his decorations he received 2 Purple Hearts\, the Combat Action Ribbon\, National Defense Service Medal\, the Vietnam Service Medal with three bronze stars\, the Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation\, Gallantry Cross Color and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal for his service in The Vietnam War. \nA memorial service will be held at 6 pm on Tuesday 9 August 2016. \nNorth Black Mountain Baptist Church\n503 North Fork Rd\,\nBarnardsville\, NC 28709. \nTuesday 9 August 2016 \nStaging: 5 pm North Black Mountain Baptist Church. We will establish a flag line prior to the arrival of the family. \n**Directions: From Pack Square Downtown Asheville\, the church is approx. 22-23 miles. Take I-26/US-19N/US-23N to exit.15. Turn right onto NC-197. Hwy 197 will take you through Barnardsville and will become North Fork Road: the church will be on the right. According to Goggle\, it is approx. 7.9 miles from ext.15 to the church. \nRCIC:\nRobert “Coolbreeze” Downs \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 its riders have a remarkable safety record in the execution of our missions\, infrequently members have been injured in unforeseen accidents. In an effort to mitigate the risk of preventable accidents\, all attendees who wish to ride in a Patriot Guard motorcycle escort or ride are asked to attend the pre-mission briefing. It will include a safety briefing\, and any unique ride information known to our RCIC that may be specific to the mission. Member safety and well-being is always a principal ongoing concern\, our RCIC’s are asked to stand-down from any mission that cannot be accomplished in relative safety or 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/david-william-russell-jr-usmc/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160809T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160809T110000 DTSTAMP:20210511T190329 CREATED:20160809T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T143741Z UID:410062-1470733200-1470740400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Ralph Rowe\, 87\, USMC DESCRIPTION:9 AUGUST 2016\nUSMC SGT RALPH ROWE\nMARANA\, ARIZONA 85653\n\n\nRalph Rowe was born in South Dakota on the 16 November of 1928. At a very young age his family moved to Des Moines\, Iowa. Growing up in Iowa Ralph worked at a bakery before deciding to join the United States Marine Corps. His choice to enlist came before the age of 18 and required his Mother to sign for him to go and defend this great nation. His service time spanned 1944 to 1952. SGT Rowe was part of the Frozen Chosin and during his military career received the Bronze Star.\n\nAfter his discharge from the USMC\, SGT Rowe returned to Des Moines\, Iowa to continue his work at the bakery. SGT Rowe then was transferred to Corning\, Iowa where he met the love of his life and best friend forever Mary Jo. They married on 9 August 1952. From this union two daughters were born. The family then moved back to the Des Moines area. In 1986 a daughter moved to Tucson\, Arizona and one year later SGT Rowe and his wife followed. \nA little about the Frozen Chosin…\n\nIn November of 1950\, eight thousand fighters\, most of them Marines\, struggled to survive the coldest winter in 100 years in North Korea. Surrounded by 120\,000 Chinese Soldiers\, their only lifeline was a 15 foot wide steep mountain road they called the M.S.R. (Main Supply Route) that led to the port city of Hungnam. From Yudam-ni in the northwest corner of the Chanjin Reservoir\, the MSR was a dangerous 78 mile journey to the sea of Japan. This trip was made even difficult because of the massive enemy force surrounding it. The withdrawal known as the longest in American military history\, would take 13 days and the cost was many lives. Those who didn’t understand what was happening called it a “retreat”\, while one American General said simply\, “we’re attacking in a different direction.” \nIt is the adversity that demands valor\, trial that demonstrates the highest level of brotherhood. The Marines and the Chanjin Reservoir\, identified on Japanese maps as the CHOSIN Reservoir\, pulled together to insure the success of the withdrawal. What many people might have considered to be the darkest two weeks in Marine Corps history\, is considered to be the Marine Corps defining moment. With their backs to the wall\, the men of the 1st Marine Division pulled together to accomplish the impossible. It was that teamwork that cemented a band of brothers who came to call themselves “The Frozen Chosin”.\n\nSGT Roe was known to his family and friends as a quiet\, caring\, giving\, loving family man who\nwould enjoy going to the casino with his wife after retirement. \nSGT Roe passed on 30 June 2016 at the age of 87. He is preceded in death by his wife Mary Jo. He leaves behind 2 daughters\, 2 grand children and 3 great grand children along with many other family members and friends.\n\nThe family of SGT Rowe has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to stand a flag line and it will be our honor.\n\nPlease come with flags mounted on your motorcycles if possible.\n\nDATE: 9 August 2016\n\nSTAGING: Arizona Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery\n 15950 North Luckett Road\n Marana\, AZ 85653\n\nTIME: 9:00 AM \nBRIEFING: 9:1 5AM \nRIDE CAPTAIN: Benny\, [URL=”tel:520-444-3023″]520-444-3023[/URL]\n\n***PLEASE REMEMBER WE ARE IN THE HEAT OF SUMMER TO HYDRATE THE DAY BEFORE AS WELL AS THE DAY OF THE MISSION WITH WATER OR GATORADE*** URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/ralph-rowe-87-usmc/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160809T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160809T110000 DTSTAMP:20210511T190329 CREATED:20160809T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T143742Z UID:410063-1470733200-1470740400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:CPO Charles Duane Forehand\, 86 DESCRIPTION:AMHC Charles Duane Forehand\, 86\nUnited States Air Navy\nPensacola\, Florida\nTuesday\, 9 Aug\, 2016\n\n\n\nThe family of AMHC (E-7) Charles D. Forehand has invited the Patriot Guard to escort him to Barrancas National Cemetery and stand a flag line for final Honors.\n\nChief Forehand served 29 years and 10 months in the United States Navy and was a member of the American Legion and the Shriners.\n\nAll arrangements are in the care of Faith Chapel South Funeral Home\, 100 Beverly Pkwy\, Pensacola Fl. \nThere will not be a flag line at the funeral home. \nThe PGR will stage at McDonald’s\, 2120 Fairfield Dr\, Pensacola\, Fl. \nNote: DOD regulations REQUIRE long sleeves\, long pants\, full fingered gloves\, leather shoes/boots covering the ankles\, eye protection\, and DOT approved helmets for all motorcycle operators and passengers while riding on all US Military Installations.\n\nNote: For safety reasons\, all riders will attend the safety briefing. \nItinerary:\n0915 – Stage at McDonald’s\, 2120 Fairfield Dr. Pensacola Fl.\n1000 – Safety briefing\n1015 – KSU \n1030 – Arrive Faith Chapel South Funeral Home\n1100 – KSU for Barrancas w/LEO\n1145 – Honors at Barrancas \nIf you have any questions please contact the ride captain; \nRay Doyle\, CMSgt. (Ret) USAF\n[URL=”tel:850-902-0123″]850-902-0123[/URL]\nray.doyle@cox.net URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/cpo-charles-duane-forehand-86/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160809T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160809T110000 DTSTAMP:20210511T190329 CREATED:20160809T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T143743Z UID:410065-1470733200-1470740400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Merle Kirkpatrick\, USAF DESCRIPTION:The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited by the family of Merle Kirkpatrick to stand a flag line at his Memorial Service. He served In the US Air Force during The Korean War. \nAug 9th 2016 At The Saybrook-Arrowsmith Fire Protection District at 10834 North 3800 East Road\, Saybrook\, IL\, 1600 hrs (4:00 pm) \nStaging: 1515 hrs (3:15 pm) 10834 North 3800 East Road\, Saybrook\, IL\nBriefing: 1530 hrs (3:30 pm) We will establish our flag line following the briefing \nThere will be no escort. \nRide Captain: John Nixon 309-838-0930 URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/merle-kirkpatrick-usaf/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160809T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160809T110000 DTSTAMP:20210511T190329 CREATED:20160809T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T143750Z UID:410077-1470733200-1470740400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Phillip Eugene Barker\, USN DESCRIPTION:We have been invited to attend the funeral of AEM3 Eugene Barker\, Veteran\, Korea U.S. Navy \nInterment 1000(10:00 am) 09 Aug at Veterans Memorial Cemetery\n 2830 Riverside Parkway\n Grand Junction\, CO\n\nStage 09:15 am at Shelter area\n\nRide Captain: Bob Werner URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/phillip-eugene-barker-usn/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160809T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160809T110000 DTSTAMP:20210511T190329 CREATED:20160809T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T143800Z UID:410092-1470733200-1470740400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Harvey Haddock\, Jr. DESCRIPTION:Harvey Haddock Jr\nUSMC Veteran\nBoise\, ID\n09 AUG 16\n\n\n\nWe have been invited by the family of Harvey Haddock Jr\, to honor his life and service to his country. We will stand a flag line at his interment on Tuesday 9 Aug 16. \nThe service will be held at 1100 hrs\nIdaho State Veterans Cemetery\n10100 Old Horseshoe Bend Rd.\nBoise\, ID \nStaging: 1000 hrs\, Tuesday 9 Aug 16\, Winco parking lot adjacent to Oil Can Henrys\, corner of State St and Old Horseshoe Bend Rd. \nBriefing: 1020 hrs. \nKSU: 1030 hrs. Ride as a group to ISVC and establish flag line on arrival. \nRC: Lyle Frost\nlylfrost1933@gmail.com\n841-6436 \nWeather: Mid 80’s URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/harvey-haddock-jr/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160809T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160809T110000 DTSTAMP:20210511T190329 CREATED:20160809T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T143803Z UID:410096-1470733200-1470740400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:TSgt James P. Ross Sr\, USN - USAF (RET) / Avon DESCRIPTION:Please note that due to ongoing OPSEC concerns\, mission details are not shown in this posting. All specific details and updates have been sent to members directly via their e-mail address on file. \nWe have been requested to Honor the 21-year Military career of James P. Ross\, Sr.\, who passed away on July 9th. \nMission Details:\nTuesday\, August 9\, 2016\nAvon\, NY 14414 \nWe will escort Mr. Ross and his family to:\nRomulus\, NY 14541\nFuneral Service with Military Honors \nThis escort is a distance of 60 miles on Route 5 & 20 and Route 96A. Please ensure you have sufficient fuel\, and ensure your bike flags are properly placed and securely attached for highway speeds. \nRegion-2 Ride Captains & Members:\nPlease contact me if you have groups of members who wish to join in the escort along the way. In addition\, I would welcome members in the Romulus area to stage directly at the Cemetery to welcome the escort with a Flag Line. \nPlease do whatever you’re able to help us Honor the 21-year Military Service of Mr. Ross\, and to support his loving family. Please be prepared with a clean 3×5 American Flag\, or a US Navy or US Air Force flag. \nThank you very much for everything you do for the PGR. \nLRC\nDon Higgins\ngladiator6988@hotmail.com\n585-739-6798 \nMission Narrative:\nJames P. Ross\, Sr. began his Military career by entering the US Navy in 1950\, spending 3-1/2 years as a sailor\, stationed aboard the USS John R. Pierce (DD-753). In 1954 he enlisted in the US Air Force\, from which he retired in 1971 as a TSGT (E-6.) Mr. Ross had an illustrious career as an Aircraft Maintenance Technician\, and served with several different Strategic Air Command Squadrons\, including as a Crew Chief on B-52 Bombers. For his service to our Nation\, TSGT Ross was awarded: National Defense Service Medal w/1 Bronze Star; Air Force Outstanding Unit Award; Air Force Longevity Service Award w/3 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters; Air Force Good Conduct Medal w/1 Oak Leaf Cluster; Navy Good Conduct Medal; Navy Occupation Service Medal; Good Conduct Medal w/3 Bronze Loops; Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon. URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/tsgt-james-p-ross-sr-usn-usaf-ret-avon/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160809T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160809T110000 DTSTAMP:20210511T190329 CREATED:20160809T130000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191201T143803Z UID:410097-1470733200-1470740400@www.patriotguard.org SUMMARY:Flight Officer Judson Baskett\, USAAC DESCRIPTION:Patriot’s Name: FLIGHT OFFICER JUDSON BASKETT\nMission Type: MIA/KIA WWII Airport Repatriation and Escort\nMilitary Branch: U S Army Air Corps\n\nDate of Mission: 9 August 2016\nStaging Time: 8:30 a.m.\nBriefing Time: 9:15 a.m.\nIn position time: 9:45 a.m.\nStaging Address: Bush Airport\, Cell Phone Lot\, 5101 Will Clayton Parkway\n(at Wright Road) West of Lee Road\, Houston\, Tx 77032\n\nMission Details: We will give honors as Flight Officer Baskett is repatriated during a dignified transfer at Bush Airport. We will then escort him and his family with LEO escort and with the help of our PGR Road Guards to American Heritage Funeral Home on Veterans Memorial Drive in Houston\, Tx.\n\nObituary: Flight Officer Baskett \, along with his copilot and radio operator\, were declared MISSING IN ACTION\, then officially KILLED IN ACTION on 28 November 1946. The 3 crewmen were part of the 1305th Army Air Force Base.\n\nThe C-47 crashed into a jungle covered mountain slope. Flares were spotted by American and Royal Air Force search planes but no results were reported.\n\nIn 1966\, a Malaysian cutting sugarcane discovered the crash site. Reports and photographs made by the police were relayed to the Malaysian Ministry of Defense who notified the U.S. embassy.\n\nIn 1985\, the wreckage was rediscovered by 2 local men.\n\nIn 2009\, locals again rediscovered the wreckage and photographed it. Finally\, the report was acknowledged.\n\nA group of researchers from the Malaya Historical Group\, along with several next-of-kin\, worked tirelessly since 2012 to lobby to bring our heroes home.\n\nIn 2015\, during “OPERATION GANGGA”\, teams from the Royal Malaysian Armed Forces and our DEFENSE POW/MIA ACCOUNTING AGENCY\, visited the site and performed a remains recovery mission. About 110 personnel were involved in this recovery mission.\nSecretary of Defense Ashton Carter attended the dignified transfer ceremony in Asia\, where four Malaysian soldiers handed the wooden box to U.S. troops.\n\nAfter 70 years\, it is our honor\, to welcome Flight Officer Baskett home. \nStand down sir. Your job is done.\nRest easy. You are home. \nPLEASE COME OUT AND STAND PROUD FOR THIS AMERICAN HERO. He has waited 70 years. \nCO-LEAD Ride Captain: Dee Goff\nRC phone number: 281-468-5488\nRC email address: jgoffsr@aol.com\n\nCO-LEAD Ride Captain: George Pelkey (Semper Gumby Negotiator)\nRC phone number: 713-376-2812\nRC email address: georgepelkey@prodigy.net \nRC #3: Paul Babb (ROAD GUARDS and LEO LIAISON)\nRC #3: phone number: 936-537-6223 \nRC #4: Harold Woolley (Motorcycles and cages escorts)\nRC #4: phone number: 281-413-0789\n\nRC #5: Stan Brown (Tarmac Lead)\nRC #5 phone number: 832-865-2384 \nRide Captain and Support Vehicle: Ken Strube\nSV Phone number: 281-250-7659\nSV Email address: kstrube1@windstream.net \nWeather Forecast: VERY HOT\, Temp high 90’s\n\n*Please hydrate well before & during the mission. \n“All Groups\, Clubs\, Independents\, ETC. are welcome. The prerequisite is Respect and following PGR Code of Conduct. You do not have to \nride a motorcycle to join in.” URL:https://www.patriotguard.org/mission/flight-officer-judson-baskett-usaac/ CATEGORIES:Archive END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR