Camp Pendleton has erected a Memorial for the K9 Handlers and their dogs that were KIA in WWII, Korea, Vietnam, OIF and OEF. The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to the ceremony unveiling and dedicating this monument in the Memorial Gardens to the memory of these brave warriors. We are honored that the PGR has been included in this day of recognition.
PGR will accompany the founder of this project, Jon Hemp, one of our own PGR members and Marine K9 Handler in Vietnam, from the main gate to the ceremony where we will stand a flag line honoring these Fallen Heroes. The names of the Fallen military dog handlers from all 5 wars will be read and the monument will be dedicated in their memory.
The procession will then move to the location of the street on base that has been named for Cpl Max Donahue, K-9 handler, the most recent casualty who was KIA in Afghanistan, where there will be a flag raising and presentation. The dog kennels are at this location where the remainder of the ceremonies will conclude and the PGR has been invited to the BBQ in celebration of these events.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring these American Heroes.
Time table for Saturday, 09 AUG 14: 0830 - Stage at Carrow's Restaurant, 936 N. Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA
http://goo.gl/maps/SGTFe0845 - Mission briefing
0900 - KSU to Main Gate, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton
0945 - Flag Line formation, Marine Corps Veterans Memorial Gardens
1000 - Welcome & Introduction
1005 - Presentation of Colors
1010 - Invocation
1015 - Keynote Address – Lt. Benjamin Maple
1020 - Reading of the Names of Fallen K9 Handlers – WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, AFG
1115 - Remembrance of Fallen Military Working Dogs
1130 - Procession – America's Forgotten Heroes Heritage Vehicle/US Army Veterinary Services
1200 - KSU to PMO/IMEF Kennels from Memorial Gardens
1230 - Memorial Flag Raising and Presentation
1245 - Presentation of Colors – Australia, Britain, Denmark
1300 - Unveiling of Max Donahue Way sign and Presentation
1330 - FEED THE DAWGS invitational barbecue – PMO/IMEF Kennels
R/C Craig H Donor
AKA "Gunny"GySgt USMC (ret)
Cell 909 208 7703
pgrgunny-001@yahoo.com
PGR SoCal State Captain
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Each motorcycle rider should have registration, proof of insurance. You should also wear hard sole shoes, long pants, full-fingered gloves, a long sleeve outer garment, eye protection, and a DOT helmet. A brightly colored reflective vest is no longer needed but recommended. Have your I.D. ready when you arrive at the gate.
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.
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