Confirmed Mission: The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to participate in a Help On The Homefront (HOTH) mission for retired Army veteran Alex R. Leonard. Alex served from June of 2001 to March of 2005. He earned the rank of Specialist. He was severly injured in Iraq and is an amputee.
Alex is being presented with a mortgage free home in Hutto, Tx and would like to have the PGR accompany him to this house for his homecoming!
Date/Time: Thursday, Sep 18th, 2014 11:00am
Location: 127 Hyltin St, Hutto Tx
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Directions: We will stage at the Home Depot in Hutto, 600 W. Hwy 79. Going east on Hwy 79 from Round Rock and just past the intersection of FM 685, it will be on the left side behind the McDonalds.
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Timeline:
9:45am – 10:15am Staging
10:15am – Mission Briefing
10:30am – Our warrior will arrive at staging to meet/greet with us.
10:55am – RC’s discretion of KSU with LEO escort to arrive at the house at
11:00am sharp. Media is supposed to be present and may accompany the
short ride.
Wx: Lo – 74 Hi – 92 cloudy (KVUE Wx)
Notes: Start hydrating the day before and bring a bottle of water for yourself and one for a friend. Dress for the weather. Recommend sunblock and a hat be worn.
Big flags on bikes if you have them. Alex’s parents and some family may be present. Lets give him a Austin PGR welcome.
Ride Captain: Russ Miller 512-636-9692 Milinscon@suddenlink.net
Flag Wrangler: Robert Stancil
Please try to attend to honor this veteran and his family for their sacrifices and service to our country, and welcome him to his new home!