We have once again been invited by Moms of Military to attend their annual event to 'Remember Our Heroes' where we will do a flag line during their ceremonies to honor those remembered. This event was originally supposed to happen last month, but was canceled abruptly due to severe rain and flash flooding, it has now been rescheduled.
This is a free event and open to the public and in support of our Military, Veterans, Wounded Warriors, First Responders and our Fallen Heroes. This year there will be a special presentation of a community banner that will be hung in Riverside County in honor of SPC Spencer Karol, US Army, KIA in Iraq in 2003. SPC Karol's mother is one of our own long time PGR members, Bridget Madison, who will be in attendance for the presentation.
While the PGR will participate in the beginning of the ceremonies at about 1800 hours, the Moms of Military have invited us to bring our families and enjoy the earlier afternoon activities. There will be a clown, kids games, Fire, Police and Military Vehicle displays from 1400 to 1600 hours; and entertainment and magic show starting at 1600. Enjoy those activities if you wish prior to our 1715 meeting time.
Please fly your tall flags, if you have them, for this, the organizer would like us to ride in with flags flying. NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring these Heroes.
Time table for Sunday, 19 OCT 14: 1715 - Stage at Fairmount Park, 2241 Market St., Riverside, CA 92501 - parking lot right inside park on corner of Redwood and Market Street
http://goo.gl/maps/k2fIf 1730 - Mission briefing
1750 - KSU to Band Shelter within the Park for flag line
1800 - Program begins
R/C Vern GrimshawPatriot Guard Ride Captain
vgrimshaw@aol.com
562-458-4421 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.
Please post your condolences and thank yous to this link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?395828
