The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited by the commanding officer of the U.S. Army, 507th Movement Control Team to be present at their deployment ceremony and we would be honored to be there.
The Transportation Corps is a combat service support branch of the U.S. Army, and was headquartered at Fort Eustis, Virginia, but has now moved to Fort Lee, VA. The Transportation Corps is responsible for the coordination and movement of personnel and material by truck, rail, air, and sea.
This will be a 2 part mission, see Time Tables below. The command will be having a ceremony to honor them, wishing them well, and hoping for a safe return. We will do a Flag Line at the ceremony and accompaniment to LAX in that spirit.
Please bring your smiles, handshakes, thank yous and flags and be prepared to render a respectful salute to these brave soldiers.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring these American Heroes.
PART 1 - Time Table for Saturday, 22 MAR 14: 0815 - Stage at Billy's Grill, 5162 Van Nuys Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA 91403.
http://goo.gl/gWSL5K 0830 - Mission briefing.
0840 - KSU to ceremony. (8 blks)
0900 - Ceremony Begins.
Part 2 - Time Table for Sunday, 23 MAR 14:The Army has asked us to provide Accompaniment from Sherman Oaks to LAX.
0600 - Stage at Billy's Grill, 5162 Van Nuys Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA 91403.
http://goo.gl/gWSL5K0610 - Mission Briefing.
0615 - KSU to bus. (8 blks)
0630 - KSU to LAX.
Weldon German
Patriot Guard R/C
weldongerman@gmail.com
678-467-6870 cell
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.
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?387979
