Part 2 of 2 Parts
The PGR has been invited by Honor Flight Southland to attend their next event to honor our Heroes who served in World War II & Korea. Due to COVID they have been unable to do this event for 2 yrs, they are BACK!!
On April 24, 2022, 35 WWII & Korea Veterans, will return from their all expenses paid weekend in Washington, D.C. sponsored by Honor Flight Southland.
This is our chance to thank these Heroes in person, shake their hand, let them know how much they mean to us. These are American Heroes, living history, now is your opportunity to meet them!
Please bring your smiles, your hand shakes, your hugs and your flags!
The Honor Flight program Nationwide has assisted over 200,000 WWII Vets on trips to Wash DC over the last many years, the Southland Hub has run very short of WWII Vets, this may be the last group, Korean War Vets are also included.
Part 2 will consist of their return and we will form a Flag Line at their baggage area terminal and help with luggage if needed
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring these Military Veterans.
Part 2 Time table for Sunday, 24 APR 22:1145 - Stage at Bob Hope USO - LAX Theme Building
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https://goo.gl/maps/5qYHgMhetzz) (Come into the airport following "arrivals", go just past Parking #6 until you see coned off area & sign "FAA/USO" just before Parking #7, attendant will move cones, stay to left and make hard left at stop sign, keep going and park in area of dumpsters to right) The USO entrance is located on the east side of the building).
1200 - Mission briefing
1245 - Short walk to Southwest Airlines arrivals (baggage area)
1300 - Est Flag Line for arrival of Heroes and assist with baggage as needed
R/C Jason "Shadow" Atkins
SSgt. / USMC Ret.
PGR Ride Captain951.455.6101
shadowpgr@gmail.com
This mission involves an aircraft arrival. Arrival times can change at the last minute so please check this thread for any last minute changes before leaving.
You do not have to be a Veteran or a motorcycle rider to attend this mission. All PGR members 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.
