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BethieWethie909

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Honor Flight, WWII Heroes, Ontario - 09 SEP 16 - Part 1
« on: September 04, 2016, 09:30:19 PM »
This is a 2 part mission
 
The PGR has been invited by Honor Flight Inland Empire to attend their next event to honor our Heroes from World War II.
 
On September 09, 2016, they will send 22 WWII Veterans to Washington, DC for an all expense paid trip to celebrate their contribution to our freedom and to thank them for their sacrifice.
 
This is our chance to thank these Heroes in person, shake their hand, let them know how much they mean to us. These are members of our "Greatest Generation", living history, now is your opportunity to meet them!
 
Part 1 will consist of their send off and we will form a Flag Line at their departure terminal.
 
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring these Military Veterans.
 
Part 2 TBA for Sunday, 11 SEP 16
 
 
Part 1 Time table for Friday, 09 SEP 16:
 
0300 - Staging at Double Tree by Hilton Hotel, 222 N Vineyard Ave., Ontario, CA 91764  https://goo.gl/maps/35k3e4PPsVJ2
 
0330 - Mission briefing
 
0400 - Flag Line as Heroes board buses
 
0430 - KSU to departure location
 
NOTE: We will help Heroes load and unload luggage, if you wish to continue on to the gate you must have valid DL and go to ticket counter and you cannot have anything that can be considered a weapon on your person.
 
 
R/C Ernie "Casper" Kopasz
SoCal Pgr Ride Captain

USAF/CANG Vet/LEO (Ret)
erniepgr@aol.com
760-963-8971


 
This mission involves an aircraft arrival. Arrival times can change at the last minute so please check this thread for any last minute changes before leaving.
 
You do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. Everyone is welcome. We encourage those who do not ride to attend in your car. If this will be your first mission go to the initial staging area and you will be briefed there by the R/C (Ride Captain).  Dress for motorcycle riding or dress casually if you are driving a cage (car).  Please feel free to attend any portion of this mission you can.  Please ride/drive safely.