Linked Events

  • URGENT-Honor Flight, Send Off, LAX - Part 1: October 23, 2015

Author Topic: URGENT- Honor Flight, 65 WWII Veterans, LAX, Los Angeles - 23 OCT 15 - Part 1  (Read 358 times)

BethieWethie909

  • Guest
This is a 2 part mission
 
The PGR has been invited by Honor Flight Southland to attend their next event to honor our Heroes from World War II.
 
On October 23, 2015, they will send 65 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.
 
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 1 Time table for Friday, 23 OCT 15:
 
0445 - Stage at Bob Hope USO, 203 World Way #200, Los Angeles, CA  https://goo.gl/maps/SUZRk3Vdt8z
 
0500 - Mission brief
 
0515 - KSU to departure terminal
 
 
R/C Mike 'Joker' Courtright
SoCalPGR Ride Captain

mokynanapo@sbcglobal.net
714-321-3356
 
 
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.

Please post your thank yous to the National link:

https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?410070