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July 23, 2009 at 7:21 pm in reply to: SPC Joshua R. Farris, 22, KIA, Smithville, TX, 16, 18 July 2009 #2050markwellsKeymaster
To all the members of the Patriot Guard I want to say “Thank You” for all you do and the way you show honor and respect to the fallen soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for those of us here at home.
Last Saturday so many of you came out for Army Spc. Joshua Farris and I know it is by the invitation of the family, but the magnitude of your presence in such a solemn time overwhelms our hearts with pride of our country and patriotism. Spc Farris gave his life to protect us from those who seek to destroy us and you honored him in such a way that few can. Please convey my appreciation to all the members of the Patriot Guard.
Joe Meadows
General Manager
All Faiths Funeral Services
512.339.8878
512.326.8878
July 22, 2009 at 10:21 pm in reply to: LCpl Brandon Lara, 20, US Marine, KIA, New Braunfels, TX #2048markwellsKeymasterThis is now a confirmed mission for the San Antonio region. Stand by for additional details when they become available.
markwellsKeymasterIf anyone lives between Georgetown and Elgin and you are interested, Gerry and I are leaving my House (1 mile west of Jonah on Hwy 29) at 12:00 Friday, we will travel east on Hwy 29 to Hwy 95, we will go through Taylor, to Elgin via 95. You are more than welcome to join us along the route, we will not stop so be prepared to just join up as we go by.
Thanks for all you do,
Frank James
Cell 512-773-7061
Home 512-869-1874markwellsKeymasterThanks,Frank…I am sorry but I will not be able to stand for this Great Hero…please stand tall for me there…I will be there in spirit…
July 22, 2009 at 2:26 pm in reply to: Phillip Slack, 81, USA Korea veteran, Johnson City, TX, 25 JUL 2009 #2045markwellsKeymaster*Updated 23 July*
The family of Mr. Phillip (Buddy) Slack has requested the participation of the Patriot Guard Riders in his funeral and interment services. Mr. Slack served in the US Army and is a Korean War veteran. He was also a life long motorcycle rider, his last two bikes being an HD Road King and a Goldwing Trike.Final Itinerary: Phillip Slack funeral and interment, Johnson City, TX
Final Itinerary:
Date: Saturday, 25 July 2009
Location: Crofts Funeral Home, 305 East Elm Street, Johnson City, Texas 78636. Funeral service is at 10:00 am with burial at Round Mountain Cemetery immediately following.
Directions: Coming into Johnson City on Hwy 281 from the north or south, turn west on Hwy 290 towards Fredericksburg. Go three blocks to Avenue E and turn south (left). Go one block to Elm. Crofts Funeral Home will be on the right. GPS Coordinates: N 30deg 16' 33.31" W 98deg 24' 31.54"
Timeline:
0830 – 0915 staging
0915 briefing
Flag line in place before 0930Notes: There will be a procession from the funeral home up to the cemetery in Round Mountain at the conclusion of the funeral, approx. 12 miles north. Fly your big flags if so equipped.
Wx: Mostly sunny, low mid 70's, high 100. Arrive fed, fueled and hydrated. Bring your own drinking water. Sunscreen recommended.
Ride Captain: John "TC" Wiley, johnboy@281.com, cell 325-423-2220
Asst RC: Terry Ayers
Flag Wrangler: JC Clausen——————————————————————————–
Austin Staging: For those wishing to meet and ride out together from Austin:
Location: The old Albertsons parking lot just west of the "Y" in Oak Hill in Austin. There's a Jim's Restaurant there as well, open 24/7 if you want breakfast first.
Directions: From Austin take Hwy 290W just past the hwy 290/71 "Y" in Oak Hill. Turn right into the parking lot.
Timeline:
0800 – 0815 staging,
0815 briefing,
0820 KSU to Johnson City for approx. 40 minute ride.Ride Captain: Terry Ayers, mototerry@texreb.com cell 512-925-6101
Folks, if you needed more reasons to attend a mission, here they are: Saturday, Hill Country, cool of the morning. Why not take advantage and come out to honor this veteran's service to our country.
July 22, 2009 at 2:26 pm in reply to: LCpl Brandon Lara, 20, US Marine, KIA, New Braunfels, TX #2044markwellsKeymasterI WILL BE WATCHING THE THREAD
July 22, 2009 at 1:36 pm in reply to: SPC Joshua R. Farris, 22, KIA, Smithville, TX, 16, 18 July 2009 #2046markwellsKeymasterJoshua's sister posted this thank you on Robbie Cooper's Urbangrounds blog thread regarding this mission.
“I would like to thank all of the PGR’s who attended my brothers funeral. It really meant a lot to my family and I, and I do mean that with all my heart. I actually live in Dripping Springs and know the community is extremely supportive but I was even taken back when I saw the support they gave our family for our loss.
For everyone who prayed for us and showed your respect I am thankful.With all my heart I thank ya’ll
Brittany Calhoun”July 21, 2009 at 7:45 pm in reply to: SPC Joshua R. Farris, 22, KIA, Smithville, TX, 16, 18 July 2009 #2042markwellsKeymasterFrom Mr. Joe Meadows, the funeral director who handled SPC Farris' services:
“To all the members of the Patriot Guard I want to say “Thank You” for all you do and the way you show honor and respect to the fallen soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for those of us here at home.
Last Saturday so many of you came out for Army Spc. Joshua Farris and I know it is by the invitation of the family, but the magnitude of your presence in such a solemn time overwhelms our hearts with pride of our country and patriotism.
Spc Farris gave his life to protect us from those who seek to destroy us and you honored him in such a way that few can. Please convey my appreciation to all the members of the Patriot Guard.
Joe Meadows
General Manager
All Faiths Funeral Services
512.339.8878
512.326.8878
”markwellsKeymaster“grizzlebear wrote:
wasn't this mission scheduled for the 25th????”
Yes it was, it changed as of this past Sunday. The mission is for sure Friday the 24th at 14:00
Mark is going to send a e-mail to the membership as soon as all of the details are finished.markwellsKeymasterwasn't this mission scheduled for the 25th????
July 21, 2009 at 6:29 pm in reply to: LCpl Brandon Lara, 20, US Marine, KIA, New Braunfels, TX #2039markwellsKeymasterStanding by to honor this hero.
July 21, 2009 at 4:18 pm in reply to: LCpl Brandon Lara, 20, US Marine, KIA, New Braunfels, TX #2038markwellsKeymasterstanding by
July 21, 2009 at 1:35 pm in reply to: LCpl Brandon Lara, 20, US Marine, KIA, New Braunfels, TX #2037markwellsKeymastermedspec,please let us knpw as soon as possible so I can make work arrangments to honor this American hero
markwellsKeymasterI hope to stand with you all to honor a fellow vet.
July 20, 2009 at 8:36 pm in reply to: LCpl Brandon Lara, 20, US Marine, KIA, New Braunfels, TX #2035markwellsKeymasterSad to report another KIA from Texas. This is a confirmed PGR mission. New Braunfels falls within San Antonio's jurisdiction.
DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Brandon T. Lara, 20, of New Braunfels, Texas, died July 19 while supporting combat operations in Anbar province, Iraq. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
For additional background information on this Marine, news media representatives may contact the 1st Marine Division public affairs office at (760) 725-8766.
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