[markwells]

This is now a confirmed PGR mission. However, Capt Meadows services will be held near Midland, Texas. West Texas PGR will be handling the mission, and the most recent info we have is that Capt Meadows will be returned to Texas at Midland International Airport possibly Saturday, 12 September.

We will post additional mission details when we learn of them. For now we will leave this mission thread in our Watch List forum, as there may at some point be a memorial service held in Elgin.

Please continue to keep Capt Meadows friends and family in your prayers, and thank God that there are men such as this willing to protect the USA with their lives.

[markwells]

Funeral is set for Saturday, the 12th, 2:00 PM at the First Baptist Church in Cameron.

http://www.cameronherald.com/articles/2009/09/09/news/daily_update/update.txt

[markwells]

These pics and video were fantastic. What an honor this was to this fallen soldier. I am in awe for all who were there.

[markwells]

All:

Went to see the chief's video Mark had pointed out and on the same page saw a link to another video on the Sawyer funeral. Very respectful, very nicely done. It's here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLxmKADUZ_M&feature=related

Regards,
Silver

[markwells]

Florence Police Chief Jeff Dever posted the video from his dash cam showing the procession as it came through town. Thank you Chief Dever.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvfK4Can4hc

[markwells]

*Updated 13 September*

2Lt Darryn Andrews, 34, of Cameron, Texas, died Sept. 4 in Paktika Province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive device and a rocket-propelled grenade. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, Fort Richardson, Alaska

His family has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to help honor his service and ultimate sacrifice for our nation.

Airport Recovery – College Station, TX – Complete

Funeral mission itinerary – Complete
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Interment Itinerary – Cameron – San Antonio, TX

The funeral service for 2LT Andrews was completed in Cameron, TX on 12 September. A procession will take place from the funeral home in Cameron to Ft Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, and the Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to participate.

Date/Time: Monday, 14 September 2009. Service scheduled to begin at 1445 hrs (2:45 pm) at Ft Sam in San Antonio.

Austin Staging Location: McDonalds, 608 W Hwy 79, Hutto, TX. Map link: tinyurl.com/mhegtl

Directions: This McDonalds is on Hwy 79, approx. 1 mi east of the Hwy 79/SH130 interchange on the north side of the hwy.

Austin Staging Timeline:
0815 – 0840 hrs staging (8:15-8:40 am)
0840 safety briefing.
0845 hrs KSU for the 1 hour ride to Cameron. We will make a stop to top-off fuel prior to arrival at the funeral home.

For those riding directly to the funeral home, it is the Marek Burns Laywell funeral home, 2800 N Travis Ave, Cameron, TX. Please arrive at 1000 hrs (10:00 am)
Map link: tinyurl.com/mlgpjg

Wx: Partly cloudy, Lo 65, high 79, 20% chance of rain. Arrive fueled, fed, and hydrated. Bring your own drinking water

Notes:
The route from Cameron to Ft. Sam is approx. 155 miles. There will be one fuel stop in Hutto prior to getting on the SH130 toll road. There will not be another stop for the remaining 105 miles, so you must be able to do that comfortably on one tank to participate. Also, participating riders need to be part of the procession from the beginning in Cameron. Please do not attempt to join in at another point.

Upon arrival at Ft Sam we will come under the direction of the San Antonio ride captain.

Please comply with the following advisory from SA PGR:
A recent change in policy at Fort Sam Houston has requested all riders wear helmets while on Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. This is not LAW, but soon will be, and the request should be honored for our continued good relations with the management of Fort Sam.

Ride Captain: Terry Ayers, mototerry@sbcglobal.net, 512-925-6101

Please make plans to demonstrate our gratitude and respect for 2LT Andrews and his family.

[markwells]

Thanks, Mark. It's an honor to be part of PGR and to be of service this way.

[markwells]

Great shots, Silver, thanks for posting that link. And especially thanks for being there for SFC Sawyer and his family.

[markwells]

We sadly report that US Marine Captain Joshua Meadows was killed in action in Afghanistan on 05 September. Capt Meadows is from Elgin, TX.

According to the Elgin Courier, he was stationed at Camp Pendleton and served as a helicopter pilot before his most recent deployment as part of a special forces team.

Please read additional details of Capt Meadows service and family at the following Elgin Courier newspaper link:

http://www.elgincourier.com

Also here is the KVUE news clip on Josh tinyurl.com/l5jv8j

Please stand by and keep this American Hero and his family in your thoughts and prayers.

[markwells]

Thanks, Michael. Look forward to meeting you in person.

Silver

[markwells]

Thanks, Silver , for the pics. You did well. I have a lot of still pics that I took of the group but didn't take the chance riding the bike and clicking. Also, glad to have you as a member of our great group of Patriots. You won't find any better.
Thanks again! See you at the next mission.
Michael

[markwells]

Hey all,

The escort for SFC Sawyer last Saturday was my second PGR mission. It was a moving experience for me, and later on I heard some long-time riders say it was for them too. Good to know it wasn't just me.

I was almost Tail End Charlie on this mission, driving my cage near the end of the column. I had my camera along, and with my left hand on the wheel, with my right hand did spray-and-pray exposures (just snap 'em off and see what you get). Out of 28 shots I got 11 usable ones, and even then some are pretty crude as far as good picture standards go, but still they capture an unforgettable journey for me. I posted them here.

http://www.silverspider.com/magbo/AUS_PGR/SFC_Ronald_Sawyer/

Very glad to be a part of this group and to be of service to our fallen heroes and their families.

Best regards,
Silver

[markwells]

By the way, T. Love your profile pic, man.

[markwells]

Thanks for posting the link, Terrissimo.

[markwells]

Thanks for the link, Terry,

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