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medspec will make this mission

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Possible Funeral Mission for Lance CPL Reza Sunday, June 7th. Services at 1400, Cook Walden at Wm Cannon/ 290 (near the Y in Oak Hill).

Likely to be a flag line only Mission. Will determine today if it's a go. Please watch thread for info.

Andy

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The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Lance Cpl. Matthew G. Reza, 27, of Austin, Texas, was killed May 31 as a result of a non-hostile incident in Khandahar province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31, Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S. C.

The incident is currently under investigation.

For additional background information on this Marine, news media representatives may contact the MCAS Beaufort public affairs office at (843) 228-6028.

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Austin Staging: Memorial Service CW4 Joe Duncum US ARMY Retired
5 June – Camp Mabry , Austin , Texas

Date: Friday, 6-05-09

Time: 14:15 – 14:30 briefing at 14:30

Location: Parking lot next to Bishop’s Chapel, Camp Mabry, Mopac and 35th

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited by the family of CW4 Joe Duncum to stand in honor at his memorial service. Joe joined the 36th infantry in 1948. On 30 May 1990, at the time of his retirement, he was the senior Chief Warrant Officer in the Department of the Army with more than 23 years of time- in- grade.

Austin area riders will stage just south of Bishop’s Chapel. Across the street from the Gen. John C.L. Scribner Texas Military Forces museum. Exit the MOPAC Expressway at 35th Street . Go west on 35th Street 6/10ths of a mile to the gated entrance of Camp Mabry (i.e., Maintenance Drive ). After passing through security, go straight to the stop sign and turn right. At the next stop sign, turn right
again.) Bishop’s chapel is on the left past the parade ground. The parking lot next to the Chapel will be set aside for us. There will be a flag line at the Chapel; in addition I will ask for four big flag bikes to return to the gate and accompany the family car to the chapel. Col Simpson has relaxed the usual DoD regulations,However, you must bring a photo ID.

Weather calls for temperatures to be in the mid 90’s.
Hi 95 F
Lo 68 F
Partly Cloudy
It will be hot, so bring a couple bottles of water or gator-aid.

Ride Captain: Steve von Roeder
If you have questions, email me at svroeder@sbcglobal.net
work phone 512-972-7746 home phone 512-837-3843, 466-5769 cell.

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Thank you to those who came out to honor Spc. Romine this afternoon. There were quite a few military and what seemed like most of Elgin there to pay their respects as well.

You brought a small measure of comfort to his grieving family on behalf of grateful Americans everywhere.

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I (and maybe my wife and a couple more PGR members) plan to stand at the mission in G'town for Mr. Stearly.

Dee Wells
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Staging for Spc. Derek Romine, 21 yrs old, active duty, served in Afghanistan, died from injuries sustained in a local auto accident. Derek's family has requested the PGR attend his memorial service.

Location: Family Worship Center, Elgin, TX. Service is scheduled for 1300 (1:00 pm).

Austin Staging: 290 Cafe in Manor, located on Hwy 290, two miles east of the SH130 toll road. Map: tinyurl.com/qhpbk9

Staging Time: 1100 – 1130, KSU 1140 for the 30 min ride to the church.

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 lunch, fuel is available next door. If you decide to go directly to the church instead, it is located on FM 1704 approx.. 7 mi south of the hwy 290 intersection in Elgin.

Wx: Forecast is for partly cloudy skies, Lo of 65, High of 90

Notes: This will be a flag line only at the church. Flag line to be in place prior to family arrival, NLT 1220. Please bring drinking water and sun block.

Ride Captain: Mark Wells, 512-470-0380, mwells2@austin.rr.com
Assist RC: Dick Ward

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Staging for Byron Albert Stearly, WWII veteran, Purple Heart recipient.

Location: First Baptist Church, 1333 West University Ave, Georgetown, TX. Service scheduled for 1500 (3:00 pm). .

Staging Time: 1400 – 1415 at the church. Briefing at 1415

Directions: From IH-35 take exit 261, turn west onto TX-29 toward Burnet. Travel 0.8 miles west to the church on the south side of road. Park on the west side of the church.

Wx: Forecast is for partly cloudy skies…..Hot.

Notes: Flag line will form after the briefing and again following the service. PGR will not travel from the church. Be hydrated and bring water.

Ride Captain: Dick Ward, 512-585-3610

Please remember that our mission is to honor this fallen soldier and pay our respects to the family. Stand tall and silent as we salute an American hero.

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There will be a memorial service Sat. June 6th at The First Baptist Church in Georgetown. Watch your e-mail for update with staging info.

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HEADS UP, AIRPORT RECOVERY, FRIDAY JUNE 5th. No Confirmation at this time. Watch your e-mail for updates

UPDATE:

Confirmed Mission – Airport Recovery

Austin Staging for: Marine LCPL Matthew Reza, ABIA Recovery.

Date: Friday, 5 June 2009

Timeline: 1330 Staging. 1350 safety Briefing. Scheduled arrival of Kalitta Charter is 1430.

Location: Signature Flight Support, ABIA, 4321 General Aviation Ave., Austin, TX

Directions: Traveling south on Hwy 183, continue past the signs for Hwy 71 East/ABIA for another 2.7 miles to Burleson Road. Turn left onto Burleson Road, travel east 1.3 mi to General Aviation Drive and turn left (north). Signature Flight Support is 0.9 miles on the right.

WX: High of 95

Notes: We will accompany LCPL Reza and family to Cook Walden Funeral Home at William Cannon/Hwy 290, approx. 17 miles. No stops en route to Cook Walden. Arrive fed, fueled and hydrated. Bring water for you and one other. Sunscreen advised. Planeside recovery access yet to be determined.

RC: Andy "Andyman" Lough, cell 512-441-9297, ALough@Austin.rr.com

Please note the timing of this mission conflicts with the previously scheduled Duncum memorial mission at Camp Mabry. Both deserve a good turnout from the PGR.

Please remember that our Mission is to honor this fallen Marine and pay respects to his family. Stand tall and silent as we salute this American

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HEADS UP, There will be a memorial service Thursday June 4th, 1:00 p.m. at The Family Worship Center Church in Elgin. Spc Derek Romine 21yrs old, served in Afghanistan,died from injuries sustained in a local auto accident. Derek's family has requested the PGR attend.Staging info will be published as soon as possible. Watch for updates and make plans to stand for this hero.

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I've finally finished posting all the pictures and there are several movie clips of the escorts that are up now.

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Thanks to the five that could make it out to the flight facility for this happy event. When I got the message from the wife of my friend and previous crew chief, it was already noon and I was in east texas riding thru the tall pines. She had JUST been notified of the time, location of their arrival.
Mark, thanks for answering the phone and getting this out so quickly on a holiday.
That group of riders were camped next to me during the Smithville rally, and I got to meet some of them. Chucks wife was riding with them too.
I am disappointed that I could not be there, but you guys "got'r done" !!

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Well, we had a dozen bikes and it turned out to be just right. Thanks to all who came .. the Purple Heart folks were delighted that we could come and be part of the event. Gold Star familes and WWII veterans. Kyle sisters sang the National Anthem .. !! the portrait was awesome. the catfish was excellent. Oh yeah and yes Vicky all the missions are just like this one.

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I talked to my friend who is the DSC in North Texas and they escorted this bus from OK across into Texas. He was glad we were there to bring them on home. Me too!

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