The Patriot Guard Riders are going to visit the Wounded Warriors (WW) at Balboa Hospital in San Diego and let them know how much they are appreciated and bring them a little cheer!
We will first visit the Warriors who are inpatients at the hospital, and then attend a regular Thursday evening dinner put on by one of our members, Joyce Orrell, for the WWs who are under outpatient care so that we may visit with them.
This is something we do from time to time so that these brave Heroes know, clearly, that they are never forgotten and that we thank them and are aware of the tremendous sacrifice they have made for all of us.
So bring your handshakes, your smiles, and join us if you can!
NOTE: This mission posting is to facilitate your voluntary participation in honoring these American Heroes. For those interested, and all are welcome, please see the time table if you would like to participate.
Time table for Thursday, 19 SEP 13: 1215 - Stage at Veterans Museum and Memorial Center at Balboa Park, 2115 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA
http://goo.gl/maps/6H3QN 1230 - Mission briefing
1245 - KSU for Balboa Naval Hospital, 34800 Bob Wilson Dr., San Diego, CA
http://goo.gl/maps/t5f7d 1300 - Est arrival and visit with Wounded Warrior Inpatients (from 1300 to 1600)
1600 - Move to Liberty Center, Bldg 26, for visit and dinner with the WW outpatients
RC Bill "Doc" ReidPatriot Guard Ride Captain
sandiegocoop@att.net
619-436-9395 cell
Each motorcycle rider should have registration, proof of insurance. You should also wear hard sole shoes, long pants, full-fingered gloves, a long sleeve outer garment, eye protection, and a DOT helmet. A brightly colored reflective vest is no longer needed but recommended. Have your I.D. ready when you arrive at the gate.
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 remember to thank these Warriors for their service at this link:
http://www.patriotguard.org/ALLForums/tabid/61/forumid/132/postid/2141499/view/topic/Default.aspx
