(Centex) Sgt. Glenn M. Sewell US Army KIA

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AIRPORT RECOVERY CHANGE
SEE RED BELOW!

FRIDAY’S INFORMATION IS CORRECT

EXTREMELY SHORT NOTICE
CONFIRMED CENTEX MISSION
SGT Glenn M. Sewell, US Army, KIA, Hamilton, TX

The family of Sergeant Glenn M. Sewell has requested the presence and participation of the Patriot Guard Riders in the Airport Recovery, Funeral Service and Interment of their Loved One.

He died June 13 in Wasit Province, Iraq, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 6th Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.

This Mission will span two days. This is the combined Mission Order for both days. PLEASE READ THE NOTES FOR EACH PORTION.

Please join us in honoring this Young Warrior who gave his all that we may enjoy the freedoms we do.

AIRPORT RECOVERY

Date: Thursday, 23 Jun 11

Copperas Cove Staging Time: 1100

Copperas Cove Staging Location: Exxon at 190 & 116, 238 W US-190, Copperas Cove TX tinyurl.com/yeomlb3.

Copperas Cove Briefing: 1100

Copperas Cove KSU: 1115 – We will travel west on Hwy 190, then North on 281 to the airport in Hamilton, TX. Total distance is no more than 70 miles.

Hamilton Staging Time: 1245

Hamilton Staging Location: Hamilton Municipal Airport, Hamilton, TX tinyurl.com/HamiltonMuniApt.

Hamilton Briefing: 1300

Anticipated Wheels Down: 1330 – We will honor SGT Sewell as he is taken from the flight, then escort him and his family to Riley Funeral Home in Hamilton, after which riders will be released.

WX: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1300. Mostly sunny, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 101. South wind between 5 and 10 mph.

Notes:

1. Please hydrate the night before, bring water for yourself and a buddy, bring snacks and dress with consideration of the weather conditions.

2. ARRIVE AT STAGINGS ON TIME and topped off. There will be NO scheduled refueling until after we bring SGT Sewell to the Funeral Home.

3. Upon arrival at the Hamilton Staging Location all Riders will come under the operational control of the Hamilton Ride Captain.

4. All riders are welcome to participate in this mission regardless their affiliation, with the understanding that direction will come from the PGR Ride Captains.

Copperas Cove Ride Captain: Mary “Marebear” Gregory; 254.458.2120; MGregory2@hot.rr.com

Copperas Cove Asst Ride Captain: Ron “PACMan” Decker; 254.526.8265, 254.383.6281; krdecker@embarqmail.com

Hamilton Ride Captain: John "TC" Wiley; 325.388.4698 (H) 325.423.2220 (C); JohnBoy@281.com

VISITATION & INTERMENT

Date: Friday, 24 Jun 11

Copperas Cove Staging Time: 0700

Copperas Cove Staging Location: Exxon at 190 & 116, 238 W US-190, Copperas Cove TX tinyurl.com/yeomlb3.

Copperas Cove Briefing: 0710

Copperas Cove KSU: 0715 – We will travel West on Hwy 190, then North on 281 to the airport in Hamilton, TX. Total distance is no more than 70 miles.

Hamilton Staging Time: 0845

Hamilton Staging Location: Riley Funeral Home, 402 W Main St, Hamilton, TX 76531 tinyurl.com/RileyFuneralHamiltonTX.

Hamilton Briefing: 0920

Flagline Establishment: 0930 +/- There will be a Visitation ONLY from 1000-1200. We will have flags on rebar at the Funeral Home and will stand the flagline in shifts at the pre-emplaced flags. As visitation ends, we will recover the flags and prepare to escort Sergeant Sewell and his family to the cemetery approximately 12 mile south of Hamilton. We will be asking for a couple volunteers to leave early to help set up the cemetery.

WX: Mostly sunny, with a high near 97. South wind between 10 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Notes:

1. THIS WILL BE A LONG DAY. Please hydrate Thursday night, bring water for yourself and a buddy, bring snacks and dress with consideration of the weather conditions.

2. ARRIVE AT STAGINGS ON TIME and topped off.

3. Riders coming in from Copperas Cove: We will shift out to top off at the gas station next door to the Funeral Home.

4. Bring a kickstand pad for possible use at the cemetery.

5. Upon arrival at the Hamilton Staging Location all Riders will come under the operational control of the Hamilton Ride Captains.

6. All riders are welcome to participate in this mission regardless their affiliation, with the understanding that direction will come from the PGR Ride Captains.

Copperas Cove Ride Captain: Mary “Marebear” Gregory; 254.458.2120; MGregory2@hot.rr.com

Copperas Cove Asst Ride Captain: Ron “PACMan” Decker; 254.526.8265, 254.383.6281; krdecker@embarqmail.com

Hamilton Ride Captain: John "TC" Wiley; 325.388.4698 (H) 325.423.2220 (C); JohnBoy@281.com

Hamilton Asst & Cemetery Ride Captain: Harry “Hacksaw” Morton; HMorton@hot.rr.com

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AIRPORT RECOVERY UPDATE: The airport recovery for Wednesday has been changed to Thursday with Time of arrival yet to be determined. Watch site and thread for updates. Sorry for the change but it was beyond our control..
TC

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The Airport Recovery for Sgt. Glenn Sewell is now complete. Thank you to all who attended this part of the Mission for Sgt. Sewell. We had an "Unofficial" count of 39 bikes and trikes plus 4 cages with several riding 2 up. We had first time riders, Active duty military riders, and riders from a major portion of this Great State of ours. I spoke with the Mother and the Father. Both expressed their deepest gratitude for our attendance and for what we are doing for our Fallen Heroes. They both wanted me to make sure that everyone there knew that.
And what can I say about the residence of Hamilton. They went all out, as somehow I felt like they would. After we were finished at the Funeral Home and I was giving sort of a "debriefing" and Thanking all for being there, one Lady who lives in Hamilton came up to us with tears in her eyes. She started off by saying "on behalf of the people of Hamilton I want to Thank you for being there today and for doing what we are doing." She went on to say that although Sgt. Sewell was not from Hamilton and most of the people there did not know him, that didn't matter. He fought and died for the folks from Hamilton and every one else in this country. She thanked us again then walked away. God Bless these small towns through out America. They know what patriotism and respect all about.
I hope to see many of you there tomorrow if you can make it. I feel like the people from Hamilton will be out in full force again and Sgt. Sewell deserves nothing less.
Thanks everyone,
TC

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The Visitation and Interment for Sgt. Sewell is now complete. One count I recieved was 30 bikes and trikes plus 3 cages. We started the Mission with 2 first time riders and had 2 more join us before leaving the Funeral Home. Riders came from every direction of the State with one joining us from Del Rio. The weather was getting hot even early on, but with plenty of water and with a 15 minute rotation on the Flag line it worked out well.
The Funeral Home was overwhelmed with Family and Friends of Sgt. Sewell. It was obvious that he was well liked and admired by many. Two of the young soldiers there were in the vehicle with him when they encountered the IED.
Once again the Hamilton community showed their love and respect for a young Soldier they never knew. I have driven through Hamilton many times traveling North or South on US Highway 281, but I will never pass through it again with out thinking of Sgt. Sewell and the great folks of Hamilton.
Upon arrival at the Cemetery we were under the direction of Harry"hacksaw" Morton who did a great job of having everything ready to go and planned out. It all went without a hitch.
Thank you to everyone who attended either or both portions of the Missions for Sgt. Sewell. To everyone who was there in Spirit and anyone who helped in anyway whatsoever. Without you it wouldn't happen. Your dedication to our Veterans, our Troops and our Missions is beyond words.
Thank You all.
TC

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