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BethieWethie909

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Part 1 of 2 Parts
 
The PGR has been invited by Honor Flight Southland to attend their next event to honor our Heroes who served in World War II.
 
On April 13, 2018, they will send a group of 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 group will include one female Hero.
 
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!
 
Please bring your smiles, your hand shakes, your hugs and your flags!

NOTE: OVER 200,000 VETS HAVE BEEN SENT TO DC SINCE HONOR FLIGHT INCEPTION.
THIS WILL BE THE LAST OF THE WWII HEROES,THERE ARE NO MORE REQUESTS LEFT. HONOR FLIGHT WILL BE  MOVING TO KOREAN WAR VETS NEXT.
 
Part 1 will consist of their send off and we will form a Flag Line at their departure terminal and help with luggage if needed
 
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring these Military Veterans.
 
Part 2 is on Sunday, 15 APR 18 - TBD
 

Part 1 Time table for Friday, 13 APR 18:
 
0330 - Stage at LAX - Bob Hope USO, 203 World Way, #200, Los Angeles, CA 90045 
https://goo.gl/maps/Phr3VZpV2Kv

0345 - Mission briefing
 
0400 - Move to departure terminal
 
0430 - Flag Line for Heroes as they arrive
 

R/C Mike "Joker" Courtright
So Cal PGR 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.