LCpl Brandon Lara, 20, US Marine, KIA, New Braunfels, TX

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Sad to report another KIA from Texas. This is a confirmed PGR mission. New Braunfels falls within San Antonio's jurisdiction.

DoD Identifies Marine Casualty

The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Lance Cpl. Brandon T. Lara, 20, of New Braunfels, Texas, died July 19 while supporting combat operations in Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

For additional background information on this Marine, news media representatives may contact the 1st Marine Division public affairs office at (760) 725-8766.

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Standing by for further…..

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medspec,please let us knpw as soon as possible so I can make work arrangments to honor this American hero

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standing by

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Standing by to honor this hero.

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I WILL BE WATCHING THE THREAD

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This is now a confirmed mission for the San Antonio region. Stand by for additional details when they become available.

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Standing by for additional mission information for LCpl Lara

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The following info was supplied by San Antonio PGR email broadcast and is posted here for those wishing to go to SA and participate in this mission:

The Patriot Guard has been requested by the Lara family to stand and honor LCpl. Brandon Lara (USMC), KIA Anbar province, Iraq, 19 July 2009, while supporting combat operations, assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division at Camp Pendleton, Calif.

We have been requested to assist with the recovery and services on Sunday, 26 July 2009, and the interment on Monday, 27 July 2009. If available, please try to attend and help honor one of our nations fallen heroes and support the Lara family during this difficult time. Thank You

Recovery – Sunday, 26 July 2009
Randolph Air Force Base, Universal City, Texas – 10:00am
Staging – 9:10am with ksu at 9:40am (pending procession arrival)
Subway
121 Pat Booker Rd
Universal City, Tx
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Ride Captain – Charles Rathgeber

Note: Safety equipment requirements for entry to Randolph AFB… Helmet w/eye protection, long sleeved shirt or jacket, pants, boots over the ankles and gloves. We will not be allowed on the tarmac and as per RAFB and funeral home request/ Also, we will be behind the family vehicles for this escort back to New Braunfels.

Services – Sunday, 26 July 2009
Zoeller Funeral Home, New Braunfels, Texas – 7:00pm
Staging – 5:50pm with ksu at 6:15pm
New Braunfels Little League Complex
3565 Loop 337
New Braunfels, Tx
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Ride Captain – Charles Rathgeber

Note: Flag line will be formed prior to the service Sunday evening, then dismissed after the service starts at 7:00pm.

Interment – Monday, 27 July 2009
Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Texas – 10:00am

New Braunfels Staging (Procession) – 8:10am with ksu at 8:30am
New Braunfels Little League Complex
3565 Loop 337
New Braunfels, Tx
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Ride Captain – Charles Rathgeber

San Antonio Staging – 9:10am with ksu at 9:30am
Dollar General
1035 Rittiman Rd
San Antonio, Tx
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Ride Captain – Shannon Lynde

Weather
Sunday – Partly cloudy – High 103*
Monday – Partly cloudy – High 99*
Dress accordingly and stay hydrated

Charles Rathgeber
Deputy State Captain – Texas PGR
Blue Star Dad – Semper Fi
XtremeVFR@satx.rr.com
(830) 822 – 8487

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goin 281 monday any one else goin that way??

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Austin RC Andy Lough has set an Austin staging for the Monday portion if you'd like to join him in honoring the service and ultimate sacrifice of this Marine.

Date: Monday, 27 July 2009

Staging time: 0630- 0700 hrs.

Staging Location: Cracker Barrel, southbound I-35 exit 223 (next to Cabela's), Buda, TX.

Safety Briefing: 0705

KSU: 0710

Mission Notes: 45 minute ride to the New Braunfels staging location, where we will join San Antonio PGR for procession to Ft. Sam. KSU from New Braunfels is 0830. Interment at Ft. Sam is 1000 hrs.

Arrive fed*, fueled and hydrated. There will be no stops between the Austin and New Braunfels stagings. Bring 2 bottles of water.
*Your RC will be enjoying a short stack at Cracker Barrel when they open at 0600. Join him if you'd like.

WX: Current forecast is low of 77, high of 100, 10% chance of rain. SAT will likely be a couple of degrees warmer. Most of this mission will be in the cooler hours, but dress accordingly for heat and have raingear handy.

Ride Captain: Andy "Andyman" Lough
ALough@Austin.rr.com
512-441-9297

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“markwells wrote:
Austin RC Andy Lough has set an Austin staging for the Monday portion if you'd like to join him in honoring the service and ultimate sacrifice of this Marine.

Date: Monday, 27 July 2009

Staging time: 0630- 0700 hrs.

Staging Location: Cracker Barrel, southbound I-35 exit 223 (next to Cabela's), Buda, TX.

Safety Briefing: 0705

KSU: 0710

Mission Notes: 45 minute ride to the New Braunfels staging location, where we will join San Antonio PGR for procession to Ft. Sam. KSU from New Braunfels is 0830. Interment at Ft. Sam is 1000 hrs.

Arrive fed*, fueled and hydrated. There will be no stops between the Austin and New Braunfels stagings. Bring 2 bottles of water.
*Your RC will be enjoying a short stack at Cracker Barrel when they open at 0600. Join him if you'd like.

WX: Current forecast is low of 77, high of 100, 10% chance of rain. SAT will likely be a couple of degrees warmer. Most of this mission will be in the cooler hours, but dress accordingly for heat and have raingear handy.

Ride Captain: Andy "Andyman" Lough
ALough@Austin.rr.com
512-441-9297”

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Standing by to honor this American hero. Buda 6:30.

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I'll say it again, the flag line is a beautiful thing. Since the towers were hit, and uniforms came out, whenever I see soldiers, if I'm not interupting, I thank them for their service. When I learned of the PGR I was in awe. It's so important to honor our fallen heros, and let their loved ones know, their loss is not in vain. Lance Cpl. Brandon T. Lara is a hero. I've spent hours, over the past few months, watching all the bikes "riding with respect" in processions. Pretty powerful stuff. I bet it feels as good to y'all, as it does to those lining the streets as you roar by, flags waving. We are all showing support for our troops. Being in a cage, I met y'all at the grave site. Seeing so many bikes roll in, on such a mission, made my heart race, and swell with pride. It really is a honor to be there to stand with you. I met some great folks today, as I did in Johnson City, and Nashville. Thank you for being so welcoming. And, a big thank you to the guys that are going to let me ride shotgun in processions. I'm gonna take you up on it! I'll loose the skirt, pull on boots and jeans, and I'm ready to straddle. I have your cards tucked away. Don't be surprised when that phone rings. Being in a cage gets me there, hell, I'd walk if I had to. Ya know, six months ago, if I'd seen all that steel and leather at a bbq stand, I'd have pulled into Dairy Queen across the street! haha (half way kiddin') We are of like minds. We are there out of respect. I still say thank you, when I pass a soldier in the supermarket, but to be able to show the love, the way you do, means the world to me. Thank you all so much. Oh, and, Shannon, you were great today. Thanks for looking out for me. My hearts all there, but I'm still learning the ropes.

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