Riders, this is our second mission for Thursday, 22 February. There is time to attend the earlier one in Georgetown and make it down to this one to honor Mr. Rodriguez. Please try to attend one or both of these missions.
Confirmed Mission: The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to participate in the funeral and interment services for Mr. Jesse Rodriguez. Mr. Rodriguez served in the US Army from 1968 to 1974, including a tour in Vietnam. He was awarded a Purple Heart among other commendations.
More information about Mr. Rodriguez's life can be read here: missionmemorials.com/tribute/details/2378/Jesse-Rodriguez/obituary.html#tribute-start
Date/Time: Thursday, 22 February 2018. Funeral Mass scheduled at 11 am.
Location: San Jose Catholic Church, 2435 Oak Crest Ave, Austin, TX 78704. We will stage at the church.
map link: https://goo.gl/maps/XjZaGDHcKdC2
Timeline:
10:00 am – 10:20 am Staging
10:20 am – Briefing
10:30 am – Flag line
Wx: Hi 54 deg, 80% rain chance.
Notes: Stay hydrated. Bring a bottle of water for yourself and one for a friend. Be mindful of the weather, cage it if warranted. Weather permitting we will join the law enforcement escorted procession from the church to Assumption Cemetery (10 min ride) where we will form a second flag line for the interment service.
Ride Captain: Terry Ayers, mototerry@sbcglobal.net, (512) 925-6101
Flag Wrangler: Don Ferguson
Please attend this mission to honor the service of this Vietnam veteran.
