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October 19, 2019 at 12:28 am in reply to: David Germick, 32, US Army/Iraq/Afghanistan veteran, Austin, TX, 17 OCT 2019 #5427The GhostModerator
8 early birds arrived to honor SSG Germick and with the flags Don placed beforehand, made a terrific statement. It was sad to see the young family arrive but she had plenty of support.
October 7, 2019 at 12:42 am in reply to: SPC Ethan C. Brown, 20, Active Duty US Army, Cedar Park, TX, 06 OCT 2019 #5414The GhostModeratorSeven bikes and five cages carried a total of twelve Patriot Guard Members (including a new member, Chuck) to honor Cpl Brown at his memorial service. Cpl Brown"s mother, although distraught, came to where we were staging to thank us personally for being there for her son. Don arrived early and did a great job on the flags. Thanks to all who braved another record heat day to attend.
October 1, 2019 at 10:49 pm in reply to: LCpl James L. Martinsen, 24, USMCR veteran, Elgin, TX, 01 OCT 2019 #5407The GhostModeratorSix bikes and thirteen Patriots attended the mission for LCpl Martinsen. Because of the funeral home layout, we posted flags at two entrances. Service was well attended, with standing room only in the chapel and as expected, mostly young people. When the service started, we silently departed.
September 20, 2019 at 9:30 pm in reply to: Tom Baxter Pickrel Jr, 68, USAF veteran, Cedar Park, TX, 20 SEP 2019 #5391The GhostModeratorThree bikes and two cages, for a total of 5 hearty temperature ignorers stood the flag line for SGT Pickrel. Don placed several flags in strategic places so the effect was pretty good even with a small number of Patriots in attendance. The family expressed their appreciation several times. Thanks to those who braved yet another day of 100 degree heat.
August 24, 2019 at 4:54 pm in reply to: Donald W. Greaves, 95, US Navy/WWII veteran, Georgetown, TX, 24 AUG 2019 #5376The GhostModerator7 Bikes, 2 cages & a flag truck equaled 11 Patriots manning a flag line in honor of Lt. Greaves. Family was very appreciative that we honored their loved one.
July 26, 2019 at 6:46 pm in reply to: SFC Kenneth Paul Slagle, III, 57, US Army (Ret), Austin, TX, 26 JUL 2019 #5359The GhostModerator5 Patriot Guard + 4 Combat Veterans Association were in attendance for SGT Slagle's service. At the last minute, the family and funeral home made arrangements for a LEO escort to CTMVC. Because none of the PGR had planned on escorting SGT Slagle, the CVM were there (including SGT Slagle's son) to do the honors. Thanks to those that braved Austin traffic to attend the mission.
July 25, 2019 at 11:55 pm in reply to: SFC Kenneth Paul Slagle, III, 57, US Army (Ret), Austin, TX, 26 JUL 2019 #5358The GhostModeratorA friendly reminder if planning on attending the flag line for SFC Slagle on Camp Mabry; military installations require motorcycle riders to wear a helmet, gloves, long sleeves and long pants and I think over the ankle boots. Unless things have changed very recently, unless you are wearing the above mentioned gear, you will not be allowed entry.
July 23, 2019 at 1:07 pm in reply to: Raymond Carrizales , 87, US Army/Korea veteran, Georgetown, TX, 22 JUL 2019 #5357The GhostModeratorEight members attended the flag line for SGT. Carrizales despite blazing heat, 3 riders and the remainder in cages. A nephew approached us before the briefing and expressed his family's appreciation for us being there. The flags Don placed before the ceremony with the flag line in the portico made a great showing.
June 25, 2019 at 4:44 pm in reply to: John Corzan, 88, USMC/Korea veteran, Kyle, TX, 25 JUN 2019 #5344The GhostModerator10 bikes, 2 cages and 13 caring people stood in honor of CPL Corzan in Kyle. One of our members was asked to read a scripture during the service and the Commander of the AMVETS for Central Texas volunteered to take his place on the flag line. Two PGR riders who are friends of the family will escort the family to SA. Had one new rider attend the mission. Nikki and Soup did a great job with the flags, thanks. The family wanted all to know how much they appreciated the flag line and the PGR.
June 10, 2019 at 9:04 pm in reply to: Louis D. Miller, 95, US Army Air Corps/WWII veteran, Walburg, TX, 10 JUN 2019 #5337The GhostModeratorFive bikes and two cages attend the service for Mr. Miller. At the cemetery, the PGR folded the flag and presented it to Mr. Miller's daughter. The flag wasn"t perfectly folded but it was as good as most. My sincere thanks to Don who went beyond routine with the flags.
April 24, 2019 at 4:37 pm in reply to: Donald Ray Snook, 82, US Army veteran, Georgetown, TX, 24 APR 2019 #5310The GhostModeratorTen weather immune patriots made an impressive flag line for PFC Snook. The Snook family was appreciative that we were there. Thanks to all that showed up in some very iffy weather.
April 23, 2019 at 4:09 pm in reply to: Donald Ray Snook, 82, US Army veteran, Georgetown, TX, 24 APR 2019 #5309The GhostModeratorStaging update: If you are planning on attending PFC Snook's flag line, the staging location follows: Heading East on Hwy 29 (University Ave), turn right on Ash St. Immediately on your left you will see the church's activity center then it's parking lot. We have permission from the church to stage at the far East end of the activity center's parking lot. Thank you.
April 6, 2019 at 4:20 pm in reply to: Clement Jones, Sr., 67, US Army veteran, Austin, TX, 06 APR 2019 #5300The GhostModerator4 hardy souls in cages arrived to stand the flag line for E4 Jones. The members of the flag line stood far beyond what was planned due to the late arrival of the family and the preacher starting the service on the walkway between the flags. The weather cooperated except for one nearby lightening bolt and mighty clap of thunder. As usual, Don had flags flying before the rest of us arrived; thanks Don.
March 11, 2019 at 8:05 pm in reply to: Donald L. VonAchen, 73, US Navy/Vietnam veteran, Georgetown, TX, 11 MAR 2019 #5290The GhostModeratorThree cages and three bikes showed up to Honor PO3 VonAchen and the flag line made a good showing. Because of the weather and other obligations only one bike was going to CTSVC. Thanks to all who attended on a weather challenged day.
November 11, 2018 at 3:44 pm in reply to: Gilbert E. Jones, 96, US Army/WWII veteran, Georgetown, TX, 10 NOV 2018 #5226The GhostModerator6 bikes, 4 cages and 11 patriots came out to honor 96 year old Sgt Jones as he reports to the Supreme Commander. Family was very appreciative that we were there.
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