Snowball Express 2023 - Gold Star Families, Part 2, LAX 6 Dec, 1130hrs

[John Gretzinger]

LAX Snowball Express 2023 - Gold Star Families - PART 2

This is a very special Help On The Home Front Event.
 
Background:

SBE was established for the surviving Spouses and Children of our fallen Heroes from Iraq and Afghanistan. Snow Ball Express is a trip sponsored by American Airlines that brings Families from all over the Country to Orlando, Florida, were the Families are treated to entertainment and various activities. This year the SBE will leave LAX on Saturday, 2 December and return on Wednesday, 6 December 2022.
 
Snowball Express Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/snowballexpress
 
When the Families return on 06 December 2023 the PGR will meet the Families at the baggage claim area in Terminal 4. We will help the Families with their baggage again. Some will go back to the departure hotel (the PGR will escort) while others will have their baggage loaded into waiting transportation. Again we will be of whatever assistance the Families need.

NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring these Gold Star families. For those interested, and all PGR are welcome, we will be accompanying the families from their hotel to the airport. Please see the time table if you would like to participate.

NOTE: Motorcycles park in the Terminal 4 Parking.  Parking is free for motorcycles.  Cars can park at the USO and then walk to Terminal 4 Baggage.

Expected Part 2 Time table for Wednesday, 06 Dec 2023:

1130 - Stage at American Airlines Baggage Area, Terminal 4 https://maps.app.goo.gl/Nxff1rWL4DfbosCb7

1200 -  Mission briefing

1230 - Meet families and assist in loading baggage
 
1300 - Est KSU to Westin Hotel as necessary to assist families returning there.

 
Ride Captain
Ian Lumsden
562-716-4384
 
You do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. All PGR are 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.