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markwells #1 Posted on 07/31/2009 08:11

Short Notice Confirmed Mission

Riders, you may have heard about the truck accident on hwy 95 near Elgin this past Wednesday in which both drivers were killed. One of those lost was Mr. Larry Goodwill of Bastrop. His family has requested the Patriot Guard Riders participate in his services on Saturday. Mr. Goodwill is a US Army veteran who served in the 70's.

Date: Saturday, 01 August 2009

Location/Time: Ridgeway Baptist Church, Paige, TX. Services begin at 1000 hrs (10:00 am)
Directions: The church is located off the west side of Hwy 21 approx. 0.5 mile south of the Hwy 290/21 intersection. Map link: http://tinyurl.co…

Austin Staging: 290 Cafe in Manor, located on Hwy 290, two miles east of the SH130 toll road. Map: http://tinyurl.co…

Timeline:
0800-0830 staging
0830 briefing
0835 KSU (kick stands up)

Directions: The 290 Cafe is located two miles east of the SH130/hwy 290 intersection on the south side of the road. Good place for breakfast, fuel is available next door. The ride to the church is about 30 miles. If you decide to go directly to the church instead, see directions above.

Wx: Forecast is for partly cloudy skies, Lo of 80, High of 103. Please bring drinking water and sun block

Notes: We will form a flag line at the church at 0925. At the conclusion of the service the PGR will join the procession to Fairview Cemetery in Bastrop for burial. Cemetery is approx. 12 miles from the church.

Ride Captain: Sam Warren 512-217-4191.
Flag Wrangler: J.C. "Mr. Flag"
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Edited by Samhwk on 07/31/2009 15:54
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olsarge #2 Posted on 07/31/2009 12:50
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I will be proud to stand for this vet. will meet you at the church.
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'No arsenal, or no weapon in the arsenals of the world, is as formidable as the will and moral courage of free men and women.'- Ronald Reagan

Dennis Falk
Taylor, Texas
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grizzlebear #3 Posted on 07/31/2009 17:27
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Please stand tall for me on this mission…I will be there in spirit for this Great American Hero…God Bless his family and may his final ride be hallowed…..
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mgidd #4 Posted on 07/31/2009 21:57
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Sir, Please stand tall for me too on this mission. I am enrolled in a Motorcycle Safety Course Sat. and Sun. I wish I could be there but please give his family my best wishes and support for this Hero and may God always be with them.

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Awesome job Terry and TC for Sat.'s mission for Hero Slack….So glad I got my butt out of bed and came on out to honor another hero….Riding with the PGR gives me such pride…So glad to be a part of every ride I do with you guys!!!!

Katherine

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

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Sorry I missed this. Steve, as usual you did a great job getting this organized and done. And to all of the AUS PGR membership who supported and attended this event, many kudos to each of you!

Andy

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Thanks to all that stood for Jeff. I spent several hours with all of his friends after the service.
They all said to tell you all how honored they were that we were there.
They took a lot of pictures to send to the family that declined to come. Most of them had a hard time believing that so many came from so far to honor thier friend. I think I counted 27 bikes, and at least 1 Green Jeep.
Mark, several commented on Taps, you did an awesome job!! I sure hope that wasn't the last time we get to hear you do that.
Thanks again Centex, Austin and all. What a great bunch of people you all are.
Frank

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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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Welcome bearforce,
We will see you in Elgin !!!
Thanks for joining us.

[markwells]

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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goin 281 monday any one else goin that way??

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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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I just joined yesterday, but I will be proud to stand tall today for this American hero. I get emotional just reading the posts, and I had no idea about this organization until now. I feel very blessed to now be associated with such a special group of patriots.

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Mr. Jones would like Big Flag bikes in front of the Funeral Home. We can move them in place after the briefing…
So, if you are coming, and you have a big flag be sure to bring it along.

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Standing by to honor this veteran.

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Standing by for additional mission information for LCpl Lara

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