The Gary Sinise Foundation does many different things to benefit Veterans, and the PGR has been very fortunate to be included in some of those events. The Foundation has invited the PGR, and we are proud to accept, the honor of being present for the dedication of a specially adapted Smart Home for SSgt Brandon Dodson, USMC, provided by the Foundation through their R*I*S*E program, this is a program specifically founded to provide these homes across the country to many of our Wounded Warriors.
On August 9, 2014 during his fifth deployment, SSgt Brandon Dodson and his platoon were on a mission in a small village when he stepped on a hidden pressure plated improvised explosive device (IED). Brandon remembers opening his eyes to chaos around him. His first instinct was to take care of his men until he realized he was the one in need of care. Brandon suffered severe injuries from the blast, which required him to a have a double leg amputation above the knee.
You can see more information about SSgt Brandon Dodson and his family here:
https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/projects/rise/brandon-dodsonPlease join us for this very joyous occasion of the groundbreaking of the Dodson family's new home and shake the hand of this Hero to let him know how much you appreciate his commitment to our freedom and his sacrifice!
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this Wounded Warrior. For those interested, and all are welcome, please see the time table below.
Timetable for Thursday 3 May 2018:0800 - Staging at Buena Creek Park & Ride Station, 2101 S. Santa Fe Ave., Vista, Ca 92084.
https://goo.gl/maps/PM8fDHbvXF32Note: There are no facilities at this staging site. If you need to use facilities, there is a Carl's Jr nearby at 1790 University Dr., Vista, CA 92083 https://goo.gl/maps/kTf9JcLj87r The staging location is a short ride from here.0815 - Mission Briefing
0845 - KSU with Hero accompaniment to his new home
0900 - Flag line and Presentation Ceremony of Mobility Home to SSgt Dodson & his family
R/C Jeff "TriGeezer" Werner
SoCal Patriot Guard Ride CaptainCarlsbad, CA
Cell: 503-989-5315
pgrtrigeezer@yahoo.com
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.
