Missing in America Project escort, Amarillo to Ft Sam, 31 May – 1 June 2018

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San Antonio PGR is organizing this escort of eight unclaimed veteran cremains from Amarillo to Ft Sam Houston. All PGR from all regions are invited to participate.

FIRST AND FOREMOST I can not stress enough how important it will be to hydrate a few days prior, during, and after this run, it will be a very hot long ride day for those that want to do the whole route, in addition to the ceremony in the heat of the afternoon on June 1, 2018.

We have received the following mission request from a Missing In America Project (MIAP) Texas Rep Joyce Earnest . MIAP requested an escort from Amarillo, Texas to San Antonio, Texas on Thursday, May 31, 2018, via an overnight in Kerrville. Continuing again on Friday, June 1, 2018 to Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery for interment of 8 unaccompanied and unclaimed veterans cremains. The Veterans include 1 that served in WWII, Korea, and VN in the Army, Navy and USAF receiving a Purple Heart. 1 US Marine Corp, 1 US Air Force, 3 US Navy, and 3 US Army. Of these veterans, 5 total served in VN, 4 served in Korea, and 1 in WWII.

Those of you that have media contacts, please let them know what is going on so others in Texas and the US understand there is an issue regarding forgotten veterans across the country.

"The Funeral Service for these 8 Veterans will be held in the Assembly area of the Ft Sam Houston National Cemetery (Large Pavilion on south side). The service will begin at 1300 on 1 June 2018. The cremains will be placed on the brier by MacArthur High School JROTC Cadets along with the funeral flags. The Memorial Services Detachment (MSD) Honor Guard will perform the 3 volleys of rifle fire and the sounding of taps. The cremains represent Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force veterans. Flag folders will be present from each of the branches of service. Following the flag presentation, there will be comments from 3 individuals as well as a clergyman. We are expecting 100-200 attendees."

The route will escort our Heroes through several Texas PGR Regions and the SA PGR would like to allow those regions to participate as much as possible. The route is approximately 485 miles and will be broken up into 2 days and 5 legs.

PGR POINTS OF CONTACT FOR ENTIRE MISSION:

Mike "K9" Judge, SA ADSC: 210-241-3731
Victor "Big Bird" Munguia, SA RC: 210-421-2101
Mike Decker TX PH PGR DSC: 806-674-5141
CJ/Brenda Rowell, National PGR: 940-300-5674
Jesse Bean, NTX FC: 214-289-1515
Alice Wagener, SA PGR FC: 210-213-2640
Jean "Dae WI" Clark, SA DSC: 210-452-2745
Hank Bettis PGR – 806-674-5141

ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT POINTS OF CONTACT:

Texas DPS: Capt. Ricky White – 903-646-5882
Texas DPS: Major Michael Bradberry – 254-717-3066
A-D Mortuary Services: Joel Carver – 806-290-5267
TX MIAP REP: Joyce Earnest – 210-508-1139

AMARILLO HOTEL INFORMATION
Microtel Inn and Suites (3 Star)
1501 Ross St.
Amarillo, Tx 79102
806-372-8373
https://goo.gl/maps/4WBnx7CbFey

Call individually, rate is $66.00 double occupancy, no tax, "Patriot Guard Riders, MIAP Mission"

My Place (5 Star)
2208 Cinema Drive
Amarillo, Tx 79124
806-803-9501
https://goo.gl/maps/NxVaM9Q7oym

A little closer to "Staging" Call individually, rate is $65.00 double occupancy, no tax, "Patriot Guard Riders, MIAP Mission"

PRE MISSION SERVICES/PROCESSION
Wednesday, May 30, 2018 (LEO SUPPORTED)

WEATHER: Hi 99 / Lo 66, 0% chance of precipitation, 40% Humidity

STAGING: 1800 Hours
A to D Mortuary Services
808 S Johnson St
Amarillo, TX 79101
https://goo.gl/maps/xtgM6A1BWXP2

BRIEFING: 1815 Hours

KSU: 1830 Hours (Semper Gumby)

SERVICES: 1900 Hours
Texas Panhandle War Memorial
4101 S Georgia St
Amarillo, TX 79110
https://goo.gl/maps/bTXijYFVQMT2

RC#1: Mike Decker, DSC TX PH PGR
RC#2: TBA / or SA PGR

Following Services, Cremains will be escorted back to A to D Mortuary Services
where Dinner will be hosted by the American Legion & Veterans of Foreign Wars (Amarillo)

PART 1 – Panhandle TX PGR – DSC Decker

WEATHER: Hi 98 / Lo 66, 0% chance of precipitation, 40% Humidity

DAY 1, Thursday, May 31, 2018
BREAKFAST
0600 Hours
A to D Mortuary Services
808 S Johnson St
Amarillo, TX 79101
https://goo.gl/maps/xtgM6A1BWXP2

Hosted by Christian Motorcycle Association

STAGING: 0700 Hours

BRIEFING: 0715 Hours

KSU: NLT 0800 Hours, (70-75 MPH, DPS is the LEAD)

RC#1: Mike Decker, DSC, TX PH PGR
RC#2: TBA / or SA PGR

FUEL STOP #1 – Lubbock – Fuel, (117mi., 1hr 45 min)
Loves Truck Stop
North I-27, Exit 8
4221 I-27 Frontage
Lubbock, TX 79403
https://goo.gl/maps/iS8ntuMgS2N2

**FUELING INSTRUCTIONS BY CJ AND K9**

KSU: 1000 Hours (Semper Gumby)

**FOLLOW LUBBOCK PD THROUGH LUBBOCK DOWNTOWN**

POC: Lieutenant Anderson – 806-549-8012
POC: Lieutenant Taylor – 806-775-2877

Depart Lubbock on Highway 84 to Post, Texas:

Change of Responsibility to WEST TX PGR:
South on 84 to 8th Street turning west to South M Street
1115-1130 Hours – 45 miles
Post ISD Parking Lot
309 W 8th St
Post, TX 79356
https://goo.gl/maps/r5z3gcsg15D2

KSU: 1145-1200 Hours (Semper Gumby)

RECEIVING RC#1: Bill "Wild Bill" Mcneil (Midland/WTX)
432-634-7803
RECEIVING RC#2: Denny Sivells (Abilene/WTX)
901-451-4739
RECEIVING RC#3: Mark Webb (San Angelo/WTX)
432-664-6583

POST ISD POC: JP Hamilton – 806-454-0243

Depart POST ISD: South on M Street to 6th Street, turning east to Highway 84 turning south on 84 towards Sweetwater, TX

FUEL STOP – Loves Truck Stop (79 Miles, 1hr.15min)
9418 I-20
Sweetwater, TX 79556
https://goo.gl/maps/6w3uX1nhGTJ2

**FUELING INSTRUCTIONS BY CJ AND K9**

KSU: 1330 Hours (Semper Gumby)

Departing Loves, south bound on Highway 70 to 153 through Ballinger, to 83 into Menard:

FUEL STOP/CHANGE OF RESPONSIBILITY TO AUSTIN PGR
Pic & Pac (120 Miles, 1hr 50 min)
Frisco Ave
Menard, TX 76859
https://goo.gl/maps/9wT56rYgEXR2

PIC & PAC has graciously agreed to open pumps and fill bikes and support vehicles at NO COST! (Be prepared to pay as you go, just in case)

PIC & PAC POC: Lori Robinson, Owner: 325-234-0732

RECEIVING RC#1: Victor "Big Bird" Munguia
RECEIVING RC#2: TBA / or SA PGR

KSU: 1545 Hours (Semper Gumby) (Call Jesse Bean 214-289-1515)

Departing Menard for Kerrville, Texas Hill Country Veterans Center, S on 83 to I-10, continue south to exit 508, turning south on Veterans Highway / 534 to Singing Wind Drive and turn right (northwest) to Meadowview Lane turning southwest to the veterans center.

PART 2

REST OVER NIGHT/TRANSFER OF RESPONSIBILITY TO SA PGR
Hill Country Veterans Center (87 miles 1hr 15 min)
411 Meadow View Ln
Kerrville, TX 78028
https://goo.gl/maps/tTyQNffNt962

UPON ARRIVAL DIGNIFIED TRANSFER TO:
TEXAS HILL COUNTRY VET CENTER

The VFW and American Legion in Kerrville will arrange overnight guards and conduct a Memorial Ceremony at 1900 hours open to all riders, they will also host dinner following the ceremony, Location TBA.

VET CENTER POC: Commander Castillo – 830-285-3792
Mr. Hill – 830-315-3101

RECEIVING RC#1: Pete "SeaDog" Johnson
RECEIVING RC#2: Mike "K9" Judge

RECEIVING FLAG LINE – 1700 Hours UTC

FC#1: Jesse Bean (reception Kerrville Veterans Center)
214-289-1515

SUPPORT/CHASE VEHICLE: CJ/Brenda Rowell

WEATHER: Hi 100 / Lo 70, 10% chance of precipitation, 43% Humidity

KERRVILLE HOTEL INFORMATION
La Quinta Inn & Suites
1940 Sidney Baker St
Kerrville, TX 78028
830-896-9200
https://goo.gl/maps/nnXXbHZE1pn

Call individually, rate is $55.00 double occupancy, no tax, "Patriot Guard Riders, MIAP Mission"

ALCON,
If you plan to go to Kerrville in the morning and participate in the escort to FSHNC, please be aware that the staging location has changed (see below for changes). Additionally, breakfast will be served at 0830 at the staging location if you wish to join.

PART 3
Friday, June 1, 2018
Local Churches and Christian Motorcycle Association will host coffee and breakfast this morning at 0830 at the staging location below.

STAGING: 1000 Hours, Friday, June 1, 2018
VFW Post 1480
220 Thompson Dr
Kerrville, TX 78028
https://goo.gl/maps/WTzveibgZqr

BRIEFING: 1015 hours
KSU: 1045 Hours, proceed to FSHNC, up to I-10 turning Southeast to I-410, turning East to Harry Wurzbach Road, turning south to FSHNC.

INTERMENT: 1300 Hours (Main Pavilion) (60 MPH, 70mi, 1hr 15min, Big Flags)
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd
San Antonio, TX 78209
https://goo.gl/maps/Q9DUsYSBUS92

RC#1: Pete "SeaDog" Johnson
RC#2: Mike "K9" Judge

FC#1: Alice "Cake Lady" Wagener FSHNC MAIN PAVILION
FC#2: Jesse Bean FSHNC MAIN PAVILION

SUPPORT/CHASE VEHICLE: CJ/Brenda Rowell
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. Iron horses if you can, cages are always welcome and appreciated and unless under special circumstances not allowed in processions. You do not have to have a motorcycle to participate in honoring our veterans.
2. Safety First: Please remember to properly hydrate (including the night before) before any outdoor activity and to dress appropriately. Do not hesitate to take a break at any time if you feel you need to get in the shade or get indoors and always ask for help at any time. Also please do not forget your sun screen.
3. Please remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor and. NO TALKING, SMOKING, CHEWING OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS, OR CELL PHONE USE IN THE FLAG LINE!
4. Cemeteries are hallowed ground. Please keep radios off and engine noise to a minimum. Observe the 15 MPH speed limit. Show our respect to ALL who are in attendance.
5. If riding/driving a motorcycle on Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, which is located within a Military Installation, you will need to wear closed toe shoes, long sleeve shirt, gloves, DOT approved helmet, eye protection, long pants, and boots/shoes that cover the ankle.
LEO POC List is in order of route from beginning to end.

Amarillo – Sgt Hill, APD, 806-671-1670 Cell
Dep. Chris Forbes, Randall City SO, 806-681-1314 Cell
Amarillo PD (806) 378-3038

Randall County SO Office 806-468-5800
Swisher Cty SO, Dep Franco 806-274-8273 Cell
SO office (806) 995-3326 b.franco@swisher.tx.org

Plainview/Hale County – Cpt Dion Guerra, PD, 806-292-3595 Cell
Dep David Cockran, Hale Cty SO, 806-292-8089 cell
Plainview PD (806) 296-1182 dguerra@plainview.tx.org
Hale County SO (806) 296-2724Dcochran@halecounty.org

Lubbock – Sgt Anderson, SO, 806-549-8012 cell
Lubbock County SO 806-775-1400
Lubbock PD 806-775-2865
Cpt Shavers 806-775-2766
Lt Taylor 806-775-2877
jshavers@mylubbock.us ttaylor@mylubbock.us

Post /Garza County – Dep JP Hamilton, SO, 806-454-0243 cell
Garza County SO 806-495-3595
John.hamilton@co.garza.tx.us

Snyder/Scurry County – Dep Brian Martinez, SO, 325-575-1034 cell brian.martinez@co.scurry.tx.us

Sweetwater/Nolan County – PD 325-236-6687, SO 325-235-5471
Dep Sadler
ysadler@cosweetwater.org

Ballinger/Runnells County – Dep Steve Gray, SO, 325-365-5961 or 325-365-2121 Dispatch
Sgray122@co.runnells.tx.us

Concho County – Karen Spoonts, SO, 325-732-4312, 325-869-2222 Dispatch karen.spoonts@conchosheriff.com

Menard/Menard County – Dep Baker, SO, 325-396-4705 menardcoso@yahoo.com

Kimble County – Dep Hilario, SO, 325-446-6061 cell Hilario.cantu@co.kimble.tx.us

Junction/Kerr County – Cpt Scott Prout, SO, 830-739-6631 cell sprout@co.kerr.tx.us

Boerne/Kendall County – Sgt Niel Quick, SO, 210-373-5514 cell neil.quick@co.kendall.tx.us

OTHER CONTACTS
AMARILLO
Joel Carver, A to D Mortuary, 806-290-5267 cell, 806-353-4944, jcarver57@gmail.com
Paul Harpole, ex-mayor Amarillo, 806-679-0911
Fred Rangle, Pres. Tex Panhandle War Mem., 806-674-0495, fred.tpwm@gmail.com
Ben Lowrance, Amarillo VFW, 806-373-3521, blowrance.bl@gmail.com
Carl Jones, 2018 President CMA, Cell: 806-576-6263, Email: redneck14693@yahoo.com

MENARD
Lori Robinson, Owner, Pic-nPac, 325-234-0732, picnpaca@wcc.net
Christy Eggleston/ Christy Eggleston, Menard Chamber of Commerce, menardchamber.com, 325-396-2365

KERRVILLE
Stuart Cunyus, Pub Info Officer, City of Kerrville, 830-258-1116
Cmd Castillo, VFW, 830-285-3792
Mr. Hill, HCVC, 830-315-3101
YO Ranch Hotel, 2033 Sidney Baker Kerrville, Texas 78028, Reservations: (830) 257-4440

LOVE TRAVEL CENTERS – will close off fuel islands if we call in advance with ETA
Sweetwater, Mgr. Jim, (325) 235-1240
Lubbock, Mgr. Robbie/Leah, (806) 744-1531
Amarillo, Mgr. Falgunie/Nancy, (806) 352-9501

Respectfully,

Mr. Jean "Dae Wi" Clark
Deputy State Captain
Patriot Guard, San Antonio, TX
Dignity, Honor, Respect
Cell: 210-452-2745

[markwells]

Is there a planned time/location for Austin PGR to meet and ride to Menard on Thursday?

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“krabun wrote:
Is there a planned time/location for Austin PGR to meet and ride to Menard on Thursday? ”
There is not currently an Austin staging planned. There is another Austin rider planning to go. I'll email you his info, perhaps you guys can put one together.

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We have two riders who are going to the Menard fuel stop on Thursday. If you wish to join them for the ride out be at the Stripes Fuel Store, NW corner Hwy 16 & 29 in Llano NLT 1300 hrs.

map link: https://goo.gl/maps/SywDeP2Wthz

Contact is Keith Rabun, (512) 845-4374

[markwells]

Update to staging location in Kerrville for Friday morning, see thread above.

[markwells]

Great job, MIAP and SAPGR in getting this done.

https://www.ksat.com/news/military/unclaimed-cremains-of-eight-veterans-receive-full-military-honors

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