Confirmed mission: The Patriot Guard Riders have again been invited to participate in the opening ceremony for this year’s Field of Honor event in Georgetown. The Rotary Club of Georgetown produces this week long schedule of activities to commemorate Veteran’s Day. A main feature is a field next to the Georgetown Rec Center set up with approximately 1500 US Flags. In addition, the Travelling Vietnam Memorial Wall will be on display.
See here for the event details. https://georgetowntxfieldofhonor.org/field-of-honor-events/
The PGR will lead off the “Walk of Valor” and place the 27 historic US flags on the field prior to the opening ceremony.
Date/Time: Sunday, 07 November 2021. Event begins at 1:15 pm.
Staging Location: West edge of the large paved parking area NE of the Field of Honor location on Morrow St in Georgetown. This is the parade staging area.
map link: https://goo.gl/maps/G4YEdc5GYhpZURjQ9
Timeline:
11:45 – 12:30 pm – Staging
12:30 pm – Briefing
KSU for the short ride to the field.at the direction of the event director
Wx: High 74 deg, sunny
Notes: Fly your big flags. We will place the 27 historic US flags dating from the country’s founding to today in their position on the field. We won’t stand next to them during the opening ceremony.
Ride Captain: Mark Wells, atxpgr@gmail.com, 512-470-0380
Flag Wrangler: N/A
There will be refreshments and other activities to enjoy as well. This will be an fun event and a great way to kick off this year’s Veteran’s Day commemoration.
