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ALCON,

This is notification of an intent to attend the Fort Hood Welcome Home ceremony for 4th ID on Sunday, 15 March 2009 by CenTex PGR. The time of the plane's arrival has been changed to 1530 hours (as of 1300 hours on 03/14/2009), but as always, is subject to further change. Staging will be at the Copperas Cove WalMart parking lot near the gasoline kiosk on Highway 190. Walmart is located on the eastern edge of Copperas Cove.

Staging has been changed to begin at 1315 hours with KSU enroute to the Fort Hood Clark Road staging site at 1415 hours. Prior to KSU, there will be a mission/safety briefing and PPE inspection. The times are all subject to change.

PGR will meet all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements of Fort Hood with one exception; when riding as a part of a PGR mission, we do not have to possess a Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) Card and must enter Fort Hood enmass (as a single group).

Required PPE follows:

DOT approved helmet
Eye protection – This can be the helmet faceshield if present or some form of eyewear.
Long pants
Boots – Must cover the ankle. Cannot be a high-tops tennis shoe in canvas.
Gloves – Must fully cover the entire hand, to include fingers
High visibility outer wear – This can be as simple as a brightly colored long-sleeved t-shirt during the day when weather permits. During hours of darkness or reduced visibility, it means a reflective vest but undergarment still must be long-sleeved. When wearing a dark long-sleeved jacket a reflective vest is required unless the jacket has reflective material as part of its design. Or, a brightly colored shirt can be worn over the jacket during daylight hours.

If you wish to support this request, please get your PPE together. Anyone not in PPE will be turned away at the staging site. If you will not attend or do not wish to attend, please refrain from replying to this email. We need to plan for those who can attend, not those who cannot…

Scout

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TODAY'S ABIA MISSION IS OFFICIALLY A STAND DOWN.

Due to safety concerns this mission is officially a stand down. Weather conditions are not favorable and roadways are a danger. Severe weather in the area seems probable and there is no cover available at staging area should lightning occur.

This decision was difficult to make, apologies for the late notice.

Andyman

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“PGR SHORT NOTICE ABIA MISSION ALERT”

AUSTIN STAGING FOR:USMC CPL Samantha Sell

Date:Wednesady 11 March 2009

Timeline: Staging 1715-1745
Safety Briefing 1745
Flight arrival time scheduled at 1835 hrs.

Location:Austin- Bergstrom International Airport

Directions: From I-35 take hwy 71 to ABIA. Exitat Cargo/ Service (Do NOT take Terminal exit!). Turn right onto Spirit of Texas Dr.
At first stop sign, turn right onto Freight Lane. Follow road to the left to dead end at US Mail Facility parking lot- under the U.S. flag pole.

Wx: Forecast for 1800 hrs is 59 degrees with 60% chance of rain.

Notes: USMC will escortCPL Sellto Port Lavaca, Tx.LEO andPGR will accompany CPL Sell and family to the Travis county line.Route TBD, likely 183 south. Sunset tomorrow is 1937 hrs.

Dress accordingly and come fed, fueled and hydrated.Bring bottled water.

THIS MISSION COULD BECOMEA STAND DOWN. PLEASE MONITOR THREADS AND ALERT INFO VIA EMAIL!SEMPER GUMBY.

Ride Captain: Andy "Andyman" Lough ALough@Austin.rr.com <mailto:ALough@Austin.rr.com>
512-441-9297 (cell)

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This was Posted on Centex by Mark,

Folks, would like to share this note received today from Taryn Davis, the founder of the American Widow Project. Once again we hear from the families that the time and effort we give to missions is well spent.

Well all of us widows came to the same consensus about y'all! Driving onto the highway left me with an overwhelming feeling of happiness. The last time we had been on that road, with the PGR leading, was in the opposite direction on our way to the funeral home. For so many of us, I think that all of you helped in transforming memories of the last time we were in your presence, and for that reason, we are forever grateful.

The piece should air in about 2 weeks and I should have the exact date by next week. I will make sure and let you know ASAP. I thank you again Mark, for setting this up on such short notice and being there on one of the best moments I've had since Michael's passing.

Warmest Regards,
Taryn Davis
Founder/President
The American Widow Project
A 501(c) 3 Non Profit Organization
http://www.americanwidowproject.org
Proud Military Widow of Cpl. Michael Davis

"Freedom is what you do with what's been done to you." – Jean Paul Satre

Mark Wells

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Newspaper article about the event from the San Marcos Record.

http://www.sanmarcosrecord.com/homepage/local_story_058111815.html

Gods speed, ladies.

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It was an honor to be included in yesterday's event at the Texas State Capitol. Here is a link to photos taken by RC Chuck Murphy.

murphyphotography.smugmug.com/gallery/7445418_St5mu#480167683_NnySV

Let us all keep the families of our fallen in our thoughts and prayers, and lend support whenever the opportunity arises.

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“Final Itinerary – American Widow Project Send-off, San Marcos, TX”

The American Widow Project RV, wrapped in the names of fallen heroes from OIF and OEF, will depart San Marcos on its multi-state journey. They will be visiting other war widows to support them and to build awareness for the organization and their mission. The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to participate in this send-off.
americanwidowproject.org

Date: Thursday, 26 February
2009

Event: America Widow Project
departure ceremony and accompaniment

Time/Location: 12:00 (noon), Hays
County Veterans Memorial Park. San Marcos, TX

San Marcos staging: San Marcos
Activity Center, 501 E. Hopkins. map: http://tinyurl.com/bysbqf

Directions:
From
I-35 exit 205, route 80, go west approx. 0.8 mi. Building is on the right, three big flag poles and large digital message board out front. Park in the north end of parking lot.

Staging
time: 11:10 – 11:40 am.

Brief:
11:40 am

KSU:
11:45 am, for the short ride over to the park.

Wx:
Partly Cloudy, morning low 60, high 83.

Notes: We will
establish a flag line at the park, and at the conclusion of the ceremony provide a motorcycle accompaniment onto northbound I-35. LEO assistance is planned.

Ride Captain: Mark Wells, 512-470-0380, mwells2@austin.rr.com <mailto:mwells2@austin.rr.com>

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Austin Staging: Spc. Brandon Meyer memorial portrait dedication, Texas State Capitol

Spc. Brandon Meyer grew up in Canyon, TX, and was KIA in Iraq in January 2008. The PGR has been invited to participate in the placement of his

portrait in the Capitol Rotunda. This will be similar to the portrait

presentation made for the Zimmerman family a couple of months ago.

Date: Tuesday, Feb 24, 2009
Time: 11:00 am
Location: West side of Capitol at the
corner of West 12th and Colorado.

Brief: 11:15 am
Flagline will be formed in front of the Capitol Building on the South

Steps at 11:30 am. Anticipate flagline to be in place for ~ 45 minutes.

Wx Forecast: Currently forecasted for Lo of 50, High of 75, mostly sunny.

Notes: Arrive hydrated and bring at least 2 bottles of water. Please check weather report the night before. This is Texas weather and subject to change.

Ride Captain: Chuck Murphy, 512-417-2744 w9ctm@hotmail.com <mailto:w9ctm@hotmail.com>

Please join us in standing tall and silent in remembrance of Spc.
Meyer's sacrifice for our country.

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Riders, we have a KIA mission in San Antonio this coming Saturday.
For those Austin area riders who would like to ride down together, Austin ride captain Juan Gonzales has posted a staging below. Below his staging you will find the San Antonio mission details.

Sgt Ward died serving our country; this is our opportunity to recognize and honor his sacrifice.

Austin Staging for : Sgt Joshua A. Ward KIA

Date: 21 Feb 2009
Time: 0930
Location: 15570 IH 35 Cabela's parking
lot, Buda, Tx

Directions: IH 35 service Rd exit # 220 if South bound, Cabela's Drive if North bound, on West side of IH 35

Brief: 1000
KSU: 1015
Wx Forecast: Lo of 35, High of 57

Notes: Arrive hydrated and bring at least 2 bottles of water. Fuel and breakfast available in general staging area.
Riders from San Marcos and New Braunfels who wish to join up, can do so by falling in formation in front of last bike. We will not be stopping in route.
Please check weather report the night before. This is Texas weather and subject to change.

Ride Captain: Juan "FILO" Gonzales cell #
512 466-8968 jcgonz13@yahoo.com

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

“FINAL ITINERARY for Graveside Services, Saturday, 21 Feb 2009”

Sgt. Joshua A. Ward, U.S. Army,
30, KIA Iraq, 21 Feb 2009, Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio,
TX
Sgt. Ward's funeral will be held in Bay City, Texas on Friday.

Graveside services and interment will be held on Saturday, 21 Feb
2009 at Ft. Sam
Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.

San Antonio STAGING: 1130 Hrs at STACY'S SPORTS BAR,* 1033 Rittiman Road, San Antonio, Texas *21 Feb 2009.*

Stacy's Map Link: http://tinyurl.com/dfdpgq

Safety Briefing: 1145 Hrs.

KSU: 1200 Noon. After the short ride to the cemetery, we will get ready to establish the flag line at Shelter #4. The funeral procession from Bay City is expected to arrive around 1230. Services with full military honors are scheduled for 1300 Hrs. Horse drawn caisson is expected.

Cemetery Map Link: http://tinyurl.com/d7boot
Mission thread: **http://tinyurl.com/aumll4

Ride Captain: George "Bumblebee" Briscoe (210) 269-6410(Cell)
Assistant RC: Matt Petrie
Flag Truck: John "Soldier" Dominguez

Weather Forecast: (As of Tuesday) Mostly cloudy & breezy, morning low of 49, afternoon high of 65. Please remember to hydrate and eat beforehand. Use sunblock, even this time of year.

Please join us as we pay tribute to this American hero and his family. As always, all groups, bikes and cages are welcome.

George Briscoe
San Antonio Area Senior RC
(OPS)

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Austin PGR Announcement

FINAL ITINERARY

**

*Cpl Librado Luna, Korea
MIA/KIA, Memorial Marker Dedication*

Riders, many of you remember the mission last November for the return of Cpl Luna to his family and community after

giving his life for his country many years ago. His family has invited the PGR to participate in the dedication of the memorial marker at his final resting place. Army Rangers will be conducting the ceremony.

Memorial Ceremony: Sunday, 15
February, 11:00 am, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery in Taylor, TX

*Staging Location*: We will stage at Covert Ford-Chevrolet of Hutto, located 1.7 miles east of downtown Hutto on the north side of Hwy 79. We will stage at the *far east end* of the car lot. Location Map: http://tinyurl.com/6fdb4q

Staging Time: 9:45-10:15 am

KSU: 10:20 am for the
approx. 15 min ride to the cemetery.

*Notes*: We will establish the flag line at the cemetery approx.. 20 min prior to the service.

*Wx*: Partly cloudy, forecast low
temperature mid 40's, high about 60 deg F. Please bring your own drinking water.

Ride Captain: Mark Wells, 512-470-0380, mwells2@austin.rr.com <mailto:mwells2@austin.rr.com>

Please join us in standing tall &
silent for Cpl Luna and his family.

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