Confirmed HOTH Mission:
The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to participate in the ground breaking event for the Texas Capitol Vietnam Veterans Memorial Monument.
Date/Time: Monday , March 25th, 2013 8:15am
Location: 1100-1200 Blk of Colorado St , Austin Tx
Directions: We will stage in the parking area. From IH 35, go west on 11th St to Lavaca. Turn north (right) on Lavaca and go to 13th St. Turn East (right) on 13th and go to Colorado. Turn south (right) on Colorado to the parking area.
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Timeline:
8:00am – 8:15am Staging
8:15am – Mission/Safety Briefing
Ceremony and Procession to Bastrop – As per Ride Captain
Wx: Mostly sunny, Low – 43 & Hi – 70, (KVUE Wx)
Notes: Please arrive on time and fed, fueled, and hydrated. Bring a bottle of water for yourself and one for a friend. At the conclusion of the ceremony, riders will accompany the 3417 dog tags (one for each Texas veteran killed) in an LEO escorted precession to the foundry in Bastrop, Tx.
A more detailed briefing will be given at staging by the Ride Captain.
Ride Captain: Steve von Roeder 512-230-2080 svroeder@sbcglobal.net
Asst. Ride Captain: Keith Longacre
Flag Wrangler: Bob Binkley
Please make plans to honor and show your respect for these Texas veterans who gave their all during the Vietnam war.
