We are very honored that the family of SSgt Brandon Dodson, USMC, Wounded Warrior, has invited the PGR to be there to welcome him home.
This Marine has been through quite a battle, he was in Afghanistan with his unit which was due to come home in just a few days when he was injured in combat and ended up at Walter Reed Medical Center in Washington, D.C. in early August. His unit came home but Brandon continued to remain in the hospital for the next 3 months recovering. He just was able to stand for the first time earlier this week. The Corps is flying him home to rejoin his unit and we will be there to thank him and welcome him home, we are honored!!
About 20 of his combat brothers will be riding with us to accompany him from his arrival point to his home base, we are going to get an opportunity to thank a lot of warriors for their service!
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring this American Hero.
Please stage with us at the Palm Springs HD, if you go to the airport on your own you will not be able to join us in the special parking area that has been reserved for this Welcome Home. Time table for Monday, 17 NOV 14: 0900 Stage at Palm Springs Harley Davidson, 19465 N. Indian Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA
Map link:
http://goo.gl/jeSXi00915 Mission Briefing
0930 KSU approx 8 miles for Palm Springs Airport, 3400 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA
Map Link:
http://goo.gl/maps/0mrC61015 Arrive at Airport at designated parking for mission.
1100 Form Flag Line inside arrival terminal for our hero.
1200 KSU for 29 Palms approx 60 miles
1300 Stop about 1 mile from 29 palms Marine Base entrance to greet the hero and his family.
R/C Candelario "Candyman" Rodriguez
Patriot Guard Ride Captain
Blue Star Grampa x 3
U.S. Navy Vietnam Vet
candelario4u@aol.com
909-973-4195 cell
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 messages of thanks and welcome home to this link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?397006
