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CONFIRMED MISSION
SFC Louis B. Krenek, US Army, Retired

The family of SFC Louis B. Krenek, 82, has requested the presence and participation of the Patriot Guard Riders in the Funeral and Interment of their loved one on Wednesday, 28 Jul 10 at 1230 at the St Paul Chong Hasang Catholic Church in Harker Heights TX. The funeral will be followed by a procession to the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery for interment.

Date: Wednesday, 28 Jul 10

Staging Location: St Paul Chong Hasang Catholic Church, 1000 E FM 2410, Harker Heights, TX 76548 tinyurl.com/2ej5cm8
Time: 1130

Briefing: 1145

Flagline: 1200

Note: We have been asked to accompany SFC Krenek to the CTSVC.

Cemetery Staging:
For those members who are able to participate only in the cemetery portion, staging will be at the cul-de-sac between the Memorial Shelter and the Walk of Heroes. Once we are cleared, we will proceed to the shelter to set up and await the arrival of SFC Krenek.

Time: 1300

Briefing: 1310

Weather: 93F, precipitation 60%, wind SEE at 10mph, scattered t-storms

Please arrived hydrated, bring water, and wear sunscreen.

Please let us join together and honor this US Army Retiree who helped ensure our freedoms.

Ride Captain: Ron “PACMan” Decker, 254-526-8265, 254-383-6281, krdecker@embarqmail.com
Cemetery Ride Captains: Jim “HarleyHummer” Ball, 254-371-8759, jmichaelball@gmail.com, Diane “3030” Hale, 254-793-0080, 512-422-9104, 3030ranch@gmail.com

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Confirmed Mission
Final Itinerary

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to participate in a welcome home for 180 soldiers from 536 Bravo Company, 36 ID, ARMY National Guard. We will ride with them from the Omni Hotel to the National Guard facility at ABIA where a welcome home event will be held. Please try to join us in welcoming home these Warriors.

Date: Friday, 30 July 2010

Location: Omni Hotel Southpark, 4140 Governors Row, Austin, TX. The hotel is located at the southeast corner of IH35 and Hwy 71 (Ben White Blvd.) Map link: tinyurl.com/OmniSouthpark

Timeline:
8:30 – 8:50 am staging at the hotel
8:50 am briefing
KSU some time between 9:00 and 9:30 am for the approx. 8 mile procession to the National Guard facility at ABIA.

Wx: Mostly cloudy in the morning, then mostly sunny, high mid 90's.

Notes: Please arrive fed, fueled, and hydrated. We will accompany the buses from the hotel to the airport facility with LEO support. Fly your flags and show our troops we're proud of the job they are doing.

Ride Captain: Robert Stancil, AustinPlastering@sbcglobal.net, 512-217-4740

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CONFIRMED MISSION
Mr Walter S. Burkhart

The family of Mr Walter S. Burkhart has requested the presence and participation of the Patriot Guard Riders in the Interment of their loved one on Tuesday, 27 Jul 10 at 1000 at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery, Killeen TX. We have been asked to accompany Mr Burkhart from the funeral home in Belton TX to CTSVC for interment.

Date: Tuesday, 27 Jul 10

Staging Location: McDonald’s Restaurant, 1601 East 6th Avenue, Belton TX 76513 tinyurl.com/ye6fybc

Time: 0745

Briefing: 0800

KSU: 0815

Note: This mission does not include a flagline at the funeral home.

Cemetery Staging:
For those members who are able to participate only in the cemetery portion, staging will be at the cul-de-sac between the Memorial Shelter and the Walk of Heroes at CTSVC. Once we are cleared, we will proceed to the shelter to set up and await the arrival of Mr Burkhart.

Time: 0900

Briefing: 0910

Weather: 93F, precipitation 30%, wind ESE at 9mph, isolated t-storms

Arrive hydrated, bring water, and wear sunscreen.

Please let us join together and honor this Veteran who helped ensure our freedoms.

RC: Ron “PACMan” Decker, 254-526-8265, 254-383-6281, krdecker@embarqmail.com
ARC: Gerry "Tripod" Lowrey, 512-863-3193, 512-508-0666, g.lowrey@verizon.net
Cemetery RC: David "MarineMajor" Dunn, 512-818-2531, marine9678@aol.com

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Hats off to the 33 patriots who came out for MSgt Thompson today at the church and all the rest at the cemetery in Killeen. You all made a big impact on his friends and family and helped see that he received a fitting farewell in recognition of his long service to our country.

May he rest in peace, and may God's peace and comfort be upon those he leaves behind.

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Thanx much Bob for providing the flags and water for us at MSgt Thompson's mission. As said previously – our flag wranglers are the keystones for a mission.

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CENTEX PORTION
James Thompson, US Air Force, WWII

For those members who are able to participate only in the Centex cemetery portion, parking will be on the side of the road directly across from the columbarium at Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery. Flag truck will be in place and we will gather there prior to establishing a flagline in anticipation of Master Sergeant Thompson's arrival from Georgetown.

Date: Wednesday, 21 July 2010

Time: 1310

Notes: Arrive hydrated, bring water and use plenty of sunscreen.

RC: David "MarineMajor" Dunn, 512-818-2531, marine9678@aol.com

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The family of Mr. James Thompson has invited the PGR to participate in his funeral and interment services. Mr. Thompson served our country for 30 years, beginning when he enlisted in 1943 at age 18 and was sent to the Pacific during WWII. He later served 15 years with the SAC.

He was also a rider, having purchased his first Harley after the war in 1948. He and his wife of 59 years, Francis, spent years riding and moto-camping together. In recent years when the couple saw the PGR in action at the CTSVC, he remarked to Francis "Sure would be nice to have those guys are around when my time comes". She told him "I'll do what I can".

Date/time: Wednesday, 21 July 2010. Funeral scheduled for 11:00 am.

Location: San Gabriel Presbyterian Church, 5404 Williams Drive, Georgetown, TX. We will stage at the church.

Directions: The church is located approx. 5.4 miles west of IH35 on the south side of Williams Drive (FM2338). From north bound IH35, take exit 261A, turn left on Williams Drive. Please park on the west side of the property at the rear. Also, be advised there is construction along Williams Drive. Map link: tinyurl.com/SanGabrielPres

Timeline:
9:45 – 10:15 am staging
10:15 am briefing
10:20 am flag line established

Wx: Partly sunny, highs mid-90's. Don't forget to bring plenty of drinking water. Sunscreen recommended.

Notes: Please arrive fueled, fed, and hydrated. There is very little shade at the church. Interment is scheduled for 2:00 pm at CTSVC in Killeen. Mr. Thompson has been cremated, and there is no LEO escorted procession planned. However, we will designate up to 6 big flag bikes who can accompany Mrs. Thompson and the remains from the church to the cemetery. All other riders attending the interment portion will proceed to the cemetery on their own.

Ride Captain: Mark Wells, 512-470-0380, mwells2@austin.rr.com
Flag Wrangler: Bob Binkley

Please make plans to stand tall and silent to fulfill Mr. Thompson's wish and honor his long service to our country.

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Thanks to all that stood for SGM Cecil. As usual an Awesome display of respect.
I had the privilege of helping Dave and the rest of the PGR guys and gals get the cemetery ready for the arrival of SGM Cecil. What an awesome site to see the PGR flags flying, the old cars and all of the people come to pay their last respects.

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Obituary for Mr. Klepac:

http://www.broeckerfuneralhome.com/obituaries.html

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Final Itinerary

The family of Mr. Bill "Willy" Klepac has invited the PGR to participate in his funeral services. Mr. Klepac served his country in Korea from 1951 to 1953.

Date/Time: Thursday, 15 July 2010. Services are scheduled for 10:00 am

Location: Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Corn Hill, TX. Corn Hill is near Jarrell, TX. Map link for the church: tinyurl.com/HolyTrinityCornHill

Austin Staging Location: McDonalds, NE corner of IH 35 and FM3406 in Round Rock. This is the one at exit 254. map link: tinyurl.com/McDonalds3406

Timeline:
8:00 – 8:25 am staging
8:30 am KSU for the 20 mile ride up to the church.
Flag line established upon arrival

Wx: Partly sunny, highs mid-90's. Don't forget to bring plenty of drinking water. Sunscreen recommended.

Notes: Please arrive fueled, fed, and hydrated. Be aware that family and friends will be arriving to the church at the same time for a 9:00 am visitation. We will re-form the flag line for the interment service following the funeral at the adjacent church cemetery.

Ride Captain: Keith Longacre, 512-751-8955, keithlongacre@att.net
Flag Wrangler: Dale Hahn

Please make plans to stand tall and silent in honor of Mr. Klepac's brave service to our country so many years ago.

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CONFIRMED MISSION
SGM Darius G. Cecil, US Army, Retired, Korea, VN

The family of Retired SGM Darius G. Cecil, 72, has requested the presence of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Funeral and Interment of their loved one. Funeral Services will be held at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home in Copperas Cove, TX on Friday, 16 Jul 10 at 1230 followed by a procession to Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery (CTSVC) for interment at 1400.

Date: Friday, 16 Jul 10

Staging Location: Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home, 211 W Avenue B, Copperas Cove TXr06; 76522 tinyurl.com/ox7c2k

Time:1115

Briefing: 1130

Flagline: 1145

Notes: We have been asked to escort SGM Cecil to the CTSVC. Expect many riders from other Veteran associations to ride with us.

Cemetery Staging:
For those members who are able to participate only in the cemetery portion, staging will be at the cul-de-sac between the Memorial Shelter and the Walk of Heroes at CTSVC, 5 miles south of Killeen, TX. Once we are cleared, we will proceed to the shelter to set up and await the arrival of SGM Cecil.

Time: 1300

Briefing: 1310

Weather: 96F, precipitation 0%, wind SSE at 9mph, sunny

Arrive hydrated, bring water, and wear sunscreen

Please let us join together to pay tribute to this US Army Retiree for his dedication to our America.

RC: Ron “PACMan” Decker, 254-526-8265, 254-383-6281, krdecker@embarqmail.com
ARC: Gerry "Tripod" Lowrey, 512-863-3193, 512-508-0666, g.lowrey@verizon.net
Cemetery RCs: David "MarineMajor" Dunn, 512-818-2531, marine9678@aol.com, Diane “3030” Hale, 254-793-0080, 512-422-9104, 3030ranch@gmail.com

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Nice turnout for Cpl Aragon on Saturday, 50 bikes and a few PGR cages, as well as many friends and family members, making for a long procession. The funeral home was lined with Old Glory, and every available parking place was taken.

Thank you to first time flag wrangler Mike Tilrico and to the rest of you who stood in the heat of a July afternoon for Cpl Aragon. May he and his family find peace in the Lord's embrace.

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CONFIRMED MISSION
Monday 12 July 2010 San Antonio, TX

The family of Rasilio Losoya (Army), WWII and Korea Veteran, has invited the Patriot Guard to attend his services on Monday, 12 July 2010 in San Antonio, Texas.  His son Roy Losoya is a PGR member out of Del Rio.

Date: Monday, 12 Jul 10

Staging: 1200 Noon at Our Lady-Good Counsel Church, 1204 Castroville Rd.  Map Link: tiny.cc/xycbk

Briefing: 1215 with flag line to form afterwards.

Weather:Mostly sunny/humid high 94.
Please arrive hydrated and fueled. Bring extra water and use sunblock.

Note: Interment to follow at Ft Sam Houston, shelter # TBA. (As always, helmets are required at Ft Sam Houston National Cemetery.)

RC/Flag Truck: Tony Sorola, cp 210-577-1623.

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From the Grimes and Wagner Families 7-9-10

“To the Patriot Guard,
Thank you so much for the amazing display, the flag line displayed at the Memorial Service for Bobby Newman on June 25th 2010.
Your presence with the flags made the service an unforgettable event for all who attended.
Words cannot express how much your presence meant to our families.
Your expression of respect and sympathy will always be remembered.”

The Grims and Wagner Familes

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Revision to Staging info: RC Dick Ward reports that Seton Medical would like us to park in the SOUTH side parking lot instead of the east parking lot.

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