The Patriot Guard Riders has the humbling honor of escorting over 120 Gold Star family members Tuesday, November 25 to and at the National Training Center in Ft. Irwin.
Annie Nelson, who is the founder of the American Soldier Network, and First Sgt Jeff Jackson, POI at NTC, are organizing this event. It will include a sit down luncheon with the GSF and other service members which the PGR are invited to attend free of charge. Realizing our relationship with the GSF a special request for the PGR was asked for. A trip to the NTC museum and comic acts from the Veterans of Comedy are also slated.
PGR is requested to assemble with the GSF at the Painted Rocks outside the main gate at 0830. At 1000 Ft Irwin MP’s will escort the PGR and their bikes and the GSF (who will board busses at the Rocks), to the locations on the fort. Security has recently been heightened however I was informed that if you are part of the parade, no check-in will be required. If you are late you will be required to stop at the visitor center to check in.
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in accompanying these honored guests.
Time Table for Tuesday, 25 NOV 14: 0730 - Assemble at Chevron Station, 2100 W.Main, Barstow, CA (take the L St offramp and proceed north. Turn right at W.Main)
https://goo.gl/maps/4NzL40745 - KSU for NTC Ft Irwin. If you cannot make it at this hour please proceed to NTC solo.
0830 – PGR & Soldiers muster at painted rocks –ASUs and beret
0900 – Meet at Painted Rocks (Guests)
0930 – Welcome and invocation
0940 – Gold Star banner presentation
1000 - Group Photo
1030 – Depart painted rocks with police and Patriot Guard escort
1100 –Chow will be served by DFAC 1
1200 – Depart for museum
1300 – Depart for event center
* Enter through red carpet and take photos
1330 – Intro to Comedy Performance
1415 – Certificate presentation
1430 – Closing remarks
1435 – Benediction
RSVP is NOT required, however, if you can call, text or email me so I can get an idea how many will be responding to this high honor of an event it would be appreciated. Again. this in not mandatory. Thank you.
Brian “Spyderman” Zane SoCal PGR RC760-953-9915
brianzane@verizon.net
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.
For messages of thanks to these Gold Star Families please post at this link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?397161
