[markwells]

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Spec Bobby Pagan. My prayers are for Booby that God will accept him into the promise land of Hereos as he is one of the elite ones. Soldier " Stand down your mission has been completed my brother".

[markwells]

Godspeed to Vernon Hunter and my sincere condolences to his family

[markwells]

Thoughts & Prayers inbound From My Family to the Family of Vernon Hunter. May He Forever Be A Hero in Your Heart, Because to Us, He Is A Hero In Our Heart. God Bless and Godspeed, Third Star To The Left.

[markwells]

The family of Mr. Vernon Hunter has invited the PGR to participate in his funeral and interment services. Mr. Hunter was killed when a small plane was deliberately crashed into the Austin IRS office where he worked.

Mr. Hunter served for 20 years in the US Army, including two tours in Vietnam.

Updated 24 February 2010

Final Itinerary

Date/Time: Friday, 26 February. Services scheduled for 11:00 am

Location: St. James Missionary Baptist Church, 3417 East MLK Jr. Boulevard, Austin, TX 78721. We will stage at the church. Burial to follow at CTSVC in Killeen.

Directions: The church is located 2 miles east of IH35 on MLK, south side of the street. MKL can be accessed from both IH 35 and Hwy 183. Map link:tinyurl.com/StJamesBaptist. GPS coordinates: N30deg16' 58.81" W97deg41' 57.82"

Timeline:
0930 – 1005 hrs staging (9:30 – 10:05 am)
1005 hrs briefing
1015 hrs flag line in place.

Wx: Mostly cloudy, low 36 deg, high 56 degF, 20% chance of rain. Please bring your own drinking water.

Notes: Arrive fueled, fed, and hydrated. Park on the west side of the building as directed by the RC to minimize the parking area occupied by the bikes. At the conclusion of the service we will join the procession up to CTSVC in Killeen, approx. 60 miles, where we will fall under the direction of the Centex PGR ride captain for the burial service.

Ride Captain: Mark Wells, mwells2@austin.rr.com, 512-470-0380
Asst RC/Flag Wrangler: John (TC) Wiley

Mr. Hunter served his country with distinction and honor for many years. He was an American Patriot. Let us come together to show his family and community that ordinary Americans are grateful.

[markwells]

My sincere condolences to the Family and Friends of SPC Bobby Pagan, I pray God will give you comfort in your time of sorrow. I am grateful for Bobby's service to our Great Nation and greatly appreciate Him for my freedom. You are a true American Hero and will not be forgotten. Stand down Soldier, Your mission is complete. Job Well Done. May our Heavenly Father welcome You home to rest.

Standing by for further information.
Barry Guthrie
Pflugerville

[markwells]

Thoughts & Prayers inbound From My Family to the Family of SPC Bobby Pagan. May He Forever Be A Hero in Your Heart, Because to Us, He Is A Hero In Our Heart. God Bless and Godspeed, Third Star To The Left.

Do my best to make this mission.

[markwells]

Updated 25 February

Specialist Bobby Pagan of Austin was killed in action in Afghanistan when his patrol was attacked by a suicide bomber on a motorbike.

SPC Pagan's mother has extended an invitation to the PGR to honor her son's sacrifice for our nation.

Revised Airport Recovery:

Complete

Funeral & Interment:

Date/Time: Friday, 26 February 2010. Service scheduled for 11:00 am

Location: St. Julia Catholic Church, 3010 Lyons Rd Austin, TX 78702. Burial to follow at Assumption Cemetery, 3650 South IH35, Austin, TX 78704.

Directions: From IH35, exit at 7th street and travel 2 miles east to Pleasant Valley. Turn left (north), go 5 blocks to Lyons, turn right, the church is 1 block on your left at the corner of Lyons and Tillery St. Parking at the church is very limited, so we will stage on Tillery street, south of the church. Map link: tinyurl.com/StJuliaAustin

Timeline:
0945 – 1015 hrs staging (9:45 – 10:15 am)
1015 hrs briefing
1020 hrs flag line in place.

Wx: Mostly cloudy, low 36 deg, high 56 deg F, 20% chance of rain. Please bring your own drinking water.

Notes: Arrive fueled, fed, and hydrated. At the conclusion of the service we will join the procession to Assumption Cemetery in south Austin, approximately 4 miles, for the burial service.

Ride Captain: Robert Stancil, AustinPlastering@sbcglobal.net, 512-217-4740
Flag Wrangler: JC Clausen

Please make every effort to support SPC Pagan's family and friends during this trying time by standing tall & silent in honor of his sacrifice in service to our Nation.

[markwells]

I am so sorry that I was unable to make this Mission as it is in my area. My e-mail updates have not been going through, so I was completely unaware. Thanks again from the La Grange PGR RC. and I think I should have my e-mail updates back on track….thanks again and Ride Safe!

Tommy "Copperhead" Mueller

[markwells]

Keth Longacre the RC for this mission asked me to post this for him:

After mission report: Excelent turn out for Navy veteran Ray Koopmann's funeral Sunday. There were 26 – 2 wheel mc's, 2 trikes, & 3 cages. Patriots turned out from as far away as Lanno & Killeen. The church was filled to overflowing. Multiple comments were spoken to us about our presents. Especially about seeing all the flags as they came down the road. Thanks Mark & TC for he suggestion. Here is sample of appreciation.
Thanks for appearing at Ray Koopmann's funeral today
Sun, February 14,

It was amazing that 30+ of you would give up a beautiful Valentine's Day afternoon to drive for an hour out to the middle of nowhere on such short notice. It was quite an impressive display and I'm sure Ray's family appreciated it a great deal.

I've also seen you at ceremonies at the Fallen Warrior Memorial here in Pflugerville. You people are wonderful!
—
Blake Krass
Pflugerville TX

Ladies & gentlemen, we DO make a difference. What U do is very important to the people we serve. For me & maybe some of you, this has turned into a ministry. I'm convienced God wants me to be doing this.
YBIC, Keith

[markwells]

My prayers go out to the family.
I plan to leave 1 mile west of Jonah (my house) at 11:00. If anyone would like to hook up along the way feel free to do so. My route will take me on 29 through Jonah, then hit 95, through Taylor, Elgin then hit 71 at the intersection of 71 and 95 in Bastrop. I should arrive at the Shell in Smithville on the loop at 12:15ish, I will wait there until the Austin Staging comes by and join up with them.
Ride safe and feel free to join up with me.
Thanks,
Frank

[markwells]

The family of Navy veteran Raymond Koopmann, 83, has requested the participation of the PGR at his funeral & burial services this Sunday in West Point, TX. Mr. Koopmann passed away on Feb.11 after an illness. His obituary can be found at tinyurl.com/raymondkoopmann

Date/Time: Sunday, 14 February 2010. Services scheduled to start at 2:00 pm, with interment immediately afterward next to the church.

Location: St. Peters Lutheran Church, 640 Prairie Valley Rd, West Point, TX 78963. The church is located north off Hwy 71 about halfway between Smithville & La Grange. Map link: tinyurl.com/stpeters-westpoint

Austin Staging location: SW corner of Hwy 71 & FM 973, gas & convenient store near ABIA. Map link: tinyurl.com/ye25vqa

Timeline:
1120-1150 hrs Austin staging (11:20 – 11:50 am)
1150 hrs safety briefing
1200 KSU for the church, approx. 46 miles
1315 hrs briefing
1320 flag line in place.

Wx: Partly cloudy, Lo 43, high 56. Please bring your own drinking water.

Notes:
Please arrive fed, fueled, and hydrated. Fuel is available at the Austin staging location. At the conclusion of the funeral service we will establish a flag line for the interment service adjacent to the church. There will be no procession between the funeral and burial location.

Ride Captain: Keith Longacre, keithlongacre@att.net, cell 512-751-8955
Flag Wrangler: JC Clausen

Mr. Koopmann's wife Charleen says goodbye this Sunday to her valentine of 59 years. Please join her and stand tall and silent in honor of his service to our country so many years ago.

[markwells]

TC received this thank you note from the San Marcos Baptist Academy, where Captain Pena attended high school and where the memorial service was held. If you click the image it should open up an enlarged version which is readable.

[markwells]

rain is suppose to lift for thursday,hope to also see yaw at the wensday nite viewing

[markwells]

It is with deep regret that I cannot make this mission.
My heart, prayers, and every thought go out to the family.
Alton will NEVER be forgotten, but will always be missed.
God bless the family and all that can stand for him.
Frank

[markwells]

The family of PGR member Alton Young has requested the participation of the PGR in his funeral and interment. Alton lost his battle with cancer last Sunday.

Date/Time: Thursday, 04 February 2010. Funeral service scheduled for 1000 hrs (10:00 am)

Location: Beck Funeral Home, 1700 East Whitestone Boulevard (FM 1431), Cedar Park, TX. We will stage at the funeral home.

Directions: The funeral home is located on the south side of 1431 approx. 3/4 mile east of the 183A toll road. Map link: tinyurl.com/beck-cedar-park

Timeline:
0830-0900 staging (8:30 – 9:00 am)
0900 briefing
0915 flag line in place.

Wx: Cloudy, morning low of 38, high 45, chance of rain 80%. Check the weather in the AM and bring appropriate gear for the conditions. Bring your own drinking water.

Notes:
Please arrive fed, fueled, and hydrated. Park bikes on the west side of the property. At the conclusion of the funeral service we will accompany the procession to Fitzhugh cemetery just west of Austin, approx. 38 miles, where we will establish a flag line for the interment service. Cemetery map link: tinyurl.com/fitzhughcemetery

Ride Captain: Juan "FILO" Gonzales, JCGonz13@yahoo,com, 512-466-8968
Flag Wrangler: Bob Binkley

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