URGENT! Honor Flight Southland, Military Heroes, LAX - 22 APR - Pt 1

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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.  Due to COVID they have been unable to do this for 2 yrs, they are BACK!!
 
On April 22, 2022, they will send a group of 35 WWII & Korea 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 American Heroes, 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.
 
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, 24 APR 22 - See posting for Part 2
 

Part 1 Time table for Friday, 22 APR 22:
 
0830 - Stage at Bob Hope USO - LAX Theme Building
(https://goo.gl/maps/5qYHgMhetzz) (Come into the airport following "arrivals", go just past Parking #6 until you see coned off area & sign "FAA/USO" just before Parking #7, attendant will move cones, stay to left and make hard left at stop sign, keep going and park in area of dumpsters to right) The USO entrance is located on the east side of the building.
 
0845 - Mission briefing
 
0900 - Short walk to departure terminal Southwest Airlines
 
0915 - Prepare for Flag Line for Heroes as they arrive & assist with luggage as needed
 

R/C Rick “Moonman” Luna
SoCal PGR Ride Captain
lunardad@msn.com
626-378-2304
I Ride for my Brothers
Vince Hernandez USMC
Danny Hernandez USN, USAR


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. All PGR members are welcome. We encourage those who do not ride to participate in your car. If this is your first mission, go to the initial staging area, and you will be briefed 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.