!!!UPDATED TIMES BELOW!!!The Patriot Guard Riders (PGR) have been invited by the command of a CANG (California Air National Guard) unit to welcome their Heroes home from a long deployment in harms way. We are honored to do so.
These Heroes have been away from their homes, their families, and all comforts associated with what we enjoy every day. Lets bring our smiles, our handshakes, our hugs, our flags and banners and give them the welcome and thanks they deserve!
NOTE: You will be required to show your license at the gate, and will be required to have a DOT helmet. You should also wear hard sole shoes, long pants, full-fingered gloves, a long sleeve outer garment, eye protection. A brightly colored reflective vest is no longer needed but recommended. Have your I.D. ready when you arrive at the gate. The weather is predicted to be hot please stay hydrated and don't forget to eat, it can make a difference with your ability to withstand the heat. NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring these American Heroes.
Time table for Wednesday, 09 JUL 14: 1015 - Stage at Mobil Gas Station 4735 Pleasant Valley Road, Camarillo, CA 93012
http://goo.gl/maps/fqz7N1030 - Mission briefing
1045 - KSU to arrival location
R/C Mike 'Seabeemike' AbrahamPatriot Guard Ride Captain
pgrcbmike@hotmail.com
818-645-9698 cell
Due to OPSEC (Operational Security) limitations which involve troop movements and on-base activities, exact details of this mission will be explained at the Mission Briefing only.
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. 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 leave your posts of thanks and welcome home at this link:
https://www.patriotguard.org/showthread.php?392459
