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“HOME FOR OUR TROOPS (HFOT’s) KEY AWARD CEREMONY”
The presence and participation of the San Antonio Patriot Guard Riders has been requested to take part in this joyous event. We have been asked to ride a procession and stand a Flag Line for the veteran and family to participate in a “Key Awarding Ceremony” presented by Homes For Our Troops (HFOT). This ceremony will be the final presentation of a specially adapted mortgage free home for Navy CTI2 Chad Kueser.
After serving three years with the Army as an Infantryman, Chad enlisted in the Navy after the 9/11 attacks as a Cryptologic Technician.
On September 11, 2005, during his first combat deployment, Chad was serving with the 42nd Infantry Division, as part of a Cryptologic Support Team in Tikrit, Iraq when he was hit during a mortar attack. This resulted in the loss of both of his legs above the knee and other injuries.
Now, Chad works as an analyst for the Department of Defense. He enjoys spending time with his wife Beshka and their two college-age children, Riley, and Logan. Although Chad has an active lifestyle, living in a non-adapted home makes daily life challenging, especially as he ages. His current home is multilevel, limiting his mobility.
A specially adapted custom home will give Chad a safe place to rest and recover after a long day of work. An avid cook, he looks forward to adaptations such as pull-down shelving, roll under counters, and an accessible stove top, all features that will allow him to safely cook meals for his family.
Chad enjoys hunting with fellow HFOT Veterans and through them, he has witnessed firsthand the impact of an HFOT home. The financial freedom of a donated home will allow him to spend more time with his family and on his hobbies. “Once we get settled in our home, I’d like to find an old car or truck to restore after I retire,” he says.
Chad is choosing to build his home in Texas where he currently lives.
Chad would like HFOT donors and supporters to know they are changing lives. “Homes For Our Troops is a life changing opportunity. This home will make all the difference for me in the coming years.”
WEATHER: Hi 93 / Lo 74, 0 % Chance of Rain, 90 % Humidity, Wind: 2 mph S
REQUESTOR: Shaquanta “Q” Bailey, Community Outreach Coordinator
STAGING: 7:45 am, Saturday, August 24, 2024
Valero Gas Station
174 Star Grass
Spring Branch, Texas 78070
https://goo.gl/maps/wyBFQMJk7BL3SJK19
BRIEFING: 8:00 am
KSU: 8:45 am (Semper Gumby) “Wait for the phone call from the HFOT’s Rep.
CEREMONY: Arrive NLT: 9:00 am
359 Lily Street
Spring Branch, Texas 78070
https://maps.app.goo.gl/gPktwnEqkFABWGdVA
RC: Pete “Sea Dog” Johnson
pfjohn127@gmail.com
FC: Alice “Cake Lady” Wagener
hwagener@sbcglobal.net
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. Iron horses if you can, cages are always welcome and appreciated and unless under special circumstances not allowed in processions. You do not have to have a motorcycle to participate in honoring our veterans.
2. Safety First: Please remember to properly hydrate (including the night before) before any outdoor activity and to dress appropriately. Do not hesitate to take a break at any time if you feel you need to get in the shade or get indoors and always ask for help at any time. Also please do not forget your sun screen.
3. Please remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor and. NO TALKING, SMOKING, CHEWING OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS, OR CELL PHONE USE IN THE FLAG LINE!
4. Cemeteries are hallowed ground. Please keep radios off and engine noise to a minimum. Observe the 15 MPH speed limit. Show our respect to ALL who are in attendance.
5. If riding/driving a motorcycle on Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, which is located within a Military Installation, you will need to wear closed toe shoes, long sleeve shirt, gloves, DOT approved helmet, eye protection, long pants, and boots/shoes that cover the ankle.
***Safety Notice***
Before volunteering and/or attending any San Antonio Patriot Guard Riders missions we encourage you to review all safety information below. Included are some potential safety concerns to be aware of, however this does not include the full scope of all potential hazards. Anyone attending any San Antonio Patriot Guard Riders mission understands that they do so at their own risk. Neither the Patriot Guard Riders Organization nor its representatives are liable for any damages incurred on any PGR mission or event.
Funeral Processions/Escorts
EVERY RIDER IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for their own safety at all times while riding in a funeral procession.
At NO TIME are any riders authorized to block any intersection or otherwise block or impede traffic laws in any way. Only Law Enforcement officials are authorized to block and/or impeded the lawful flow of traffic.
If you choose to fly a Flag on your bike you are SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for ensuring it is secured and not a danger to any other rider or traffic.
Warm Regards,
Bob “Pizza Man” Johnson
Asst. State Captain
Deputy State Captain
San Antonio Patriot Guard
Dignity, Honor, Respect
Cell: 562-413-2223
“We can’t all be heroes. Some of us get to stand on the curb and clap as they go by.”
Will Rogers
“HOME FOR OUR TROOPS (HFOT’s) KEY AWARD CEREMONY”
The presence and participation of the San Antonio Patriot Guard Riders has been requested to take part in this joyous event. We have been asked to ride a procession and stand a Flag Line for the veteran and family to participate in a “Key Awarding Ceremony” presented by Homes For Our Troops (HFOT). This ceremony will be the final presentation of a specially adapted mortgage free home for Marine Lance Corporal (LCpl) Alberto Flores.
Alberto Flores joined the military as an Infantryman to support his family, and quickly fell in love with the camaraderie and brotherhood he shared with his fellow Marines. On May 12, 2005, Lance Corporal Flores was on his second combat deployment with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Marines in Ramadi, Iraq when his vehicle hit an improvised explosive device (IED). He sustained severe damage to his right leg.
Airlifted to Landstuhl, Germany where he spent ten days, Alberto was transported to Bethesda Naval Hospital in Maryland. Due to multiple infections, his leg was amputated above the knee. Alberto received his prosthetic leg at Brooke Army Medical Center, relearning how to walk over a six-month period under the guidance of his physical therapist team.
Now medically retired, Alberto and his wife, Elvira, whom he met in the eighth grade, have been married for over twenty-five years. They enjoy spending time with their son, Alberto Flores III, and grandson, Aden, as well as their close-knit extended family. At least once a week, they host a barbecue, and love to play games and share meals with their loved ones. Their current house is multilevel, making it difficult for Alberto to navigate inside and outside in his wheelchair. He is often forced to wear his prosthetic for long periods, causing pain and further injury to his leg.
A specially adapted custom home from Homes For Our Troops will allow Alberto to cook for the family and help with daily tasks. The pull-down shelving in the kitchen, as well as the roll-under sink and countertop, and accessible appliances, will enable him to prepare meals safely. The open floor plan and wheelchair-accessible outdoor areas will allow Alberto and Elvira to comfortably do what they love most—spend time with their loved ones at home. Alberto is choosing to remain in Texas where he and Elvira have lived for over eighteen years.
Alberto would like to thank HFOT donors and supporters for making his daily life easier. “I am very thankful for their support and donations. Because of their generosity, my home life will become much easier. I would like to thank them for giving me a place where I can live freely and independently
WEATHER: Hi 93 / Lo 75, 0 % Chance of Rain, 87 % Humidity, Wind: 4 mph SE
REQUESTOR: Krystina Goroshko, HFOT’s Rep.
STAGING: 10:00 am, Saturday, September 21, 2024
Vintage Oaks Welcome Center
1110 Vintage Way
New Braunfels, Texas 78132
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Scxyin7wNFs7KZju6
BRIEFING: 10:15 am
KSU: 10:50 am (Semper Gumby)
CEREMONY: Arrive NLT: 11:00 am
1152 Provence Pl
New Braunfels, Texas 78132
https://maps.app.goo.gl/1TPHfaMSmvmwzz9L7
RC: Bob “Pizza Man” Johnson
bobtxpgr@gmail.com
FC: Barbara Johnson
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. Iron horses if you can, cages are always welcome and appreciated and unless under special circumstances not allowed in processions. You do not have to have a motorcycle to participate in honoring our veterans.
2. Safety First: Please remember to properly hydrate (including the night before) before any outdoor activity and to dress appropriately. Do not hesitate to take a break at any time if you feel you need to get in the shade or get indoors and always ask for help at any time. Also please do not forget your sun screen.
3. Please remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor and. NO TALKING, SMOKING, CHEWING OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS, OR CELL PHONE USE IN THE FLAG LINE!
***Safety Notice***
Before volunteering and/or attending any San Antonio Patriot Guard Riders missions we encourage you to review all safety information below. Included are some potential safety concerns to be aware of, however this does not include the full scope of all potential hazards. Anyone attending any San Antonio Patriot Guard Riders mission understands that they do so at their own risk. Neither the Patriot Guard Riders Organization nor its representatives are liable for any damages incurred on any PGR mission or event.
Funeral Processions/Escorts
EVERY RIDER IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for their own safety at all times while riding in a funeral procession.
At NO TIME are any riders authorized to block any intersection or otherwise block or impede traffic laws in any way. Only Law Enforcement officials are authorized to block and/or impeded the lawful flow of traffic.
If you choose to fly a Flag on your bike you are SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for ensuring it is secured and not a danger to any other rider or traffic.
Warm Regards,
Bob “Pizza Man” Johnson
Asst. State Captain
Deputy State Captain
San Antonio Patriot Guard
Dignity, Honor, Respect
Cell: 562-413-2223
“We can’t all be heroes. Some of us get to stand on the curb and clap as they go by.”
Will Rogers
HOME FOR OUR TROOPS (HFOT’s) COMMUNITY KICK OFF (CKO)
The presence and participation of the San Antonio Patriot Guard Riders has been requested to take part in this joyous event. We have been asked to ride a procession and stand a Flag Line for the veterans and family to participate in the opening ceremony presented by Homes For Our Troops (HFOT). This ceremony will begin the process of building a specially adapted mortgage free home for Army SGT Christopher Leverkuhn and his Family.
Christopher Leverkuhn joined the military to pay for his education. He enjoyed the routine and discipline of the Army.
On Jan. 2, 2004, during his first deployment, Sergeant Leverkuhn, a petroleum supply specialist, was serving with the 209th Quartermaster Company, United States Army Reserve when his vehicle was hit by an improvised explosive device (IED) in Ramadi, Iraq. SGT Leverkuhn lost his right leg below the knee and sustained other injuries in the blast.
Today, Chris and his wife Brooke are busy raising their four children, Caiden, Brooklyn, Adeline, and Avery. Chris volunteers with the nonprofit Operation Comfort, an organization that empowers Veterans to overcome the trauma of the past by focusing on the future. When Chris is not kicking the soccer ball around with his children, he enjoys playing sled hockey and cycling. Although he leads an active lifestyle, he faces daily obstacles within his current living environment. The family lives in a home on a steep hill, making it difficult to use a wheelchair or prosthetics inside and outside the home. Chris often uses crutches to navigate and risks falling.
Receiving a specially adapted custom Homes For Our Troops home with an open floor plan and accessible bathroom will alleviate Chris’ safety concerns and enable him to be the husband and father he desires to be. The freedom and independence Chris will regain in the home will give him more time to spend with his children. He looks forward to being able to safely play in the yard with them and having the space to pursue his hobby of woodworking. Without the stress of a non-accessible home, Chris and his family will be able to start planning for their future. Brooke would like to go back to school.
Chris and his family plan to remain in Texas where they currently live to be close to family and the good school systems.
Chris says it is hard to put into words the thanks he has for HFOT’s donors and supporters. “Thank you from the bottom of my heart for giving my family and me the opportunity to receive such an amazing gift. The impact you are making is life changing.”
WEATHER: Hi 84 / Lo 62, 0 % Chance of Rain, 88 % Humidity, Wind: 5 mph S
REQUESTOR: Jocelyn Phipps, Community Engagement Coordinator
STAGING: 9:00 am, Saturday, October 26, 2024
American Legion Post 208
3800 Riverside Drive
Kerrville, Texas 78028
https://maps.app.goo.gl/4Wug634bTCjiB4Yy6
BRIEFING: 9:15 am
KSU: 9:45 am (Semper Gumby)
CEREMONY: Arrive NLT: 10:00 am
Hill Country Veterans Center
411 Meadow View Lane
Kerrville, Texas 78028
https://maps.app.goo.gl/56GqdyeMZJzucHRy6
RC: Bob “Pizza Man” Johnson
bobtxpgr@gmail.com
FC: Richard “Bean” Sandoval
Richardsandoval196@hotmail.com
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. Iron horses if you can, cages are always welcome and appreciated and unless under special circumstances not allowed in processions. You do not have to have a motorcycle to participate in honoring our veterans.
2. Safety First: Please remember to properly hydrate (including the night before) before any outdoor activity and to dress appropriately. Do not hesitate to take a break at any time if you feel you need to get in the shade or get indoors and always ask for help at any time. Also please do not forget your sun screen.
3. Please remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor and. NO TALKING, SMOKING, CHEWING OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS, OR CELL PHONE USE IN THE FLAG LINE!
***Safety Notice***
Before volunteering and/or attending any San Antonio Patriot Guard Riders missions we encourage you to review all safety information below. Included are some potential safety concerns to be aware of, however this does not include the full scope of all potential hazards. Anyone attending any San Antonio Patriot Guard Riders mission understands that they do so at their own risk. Neither the Patriot Guard Riders Organization nor its representatives are liable for any damages incurred on any PGR mission or event.
Funeral Processions/Escorts
EVERY RIDER IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for their own safety at all times while riding in a funeral procession.
At NO TIME are any riders authorized to block any intersection or otherwise block or impede traffic laws in any way. Only Law Enforcement officials are authorized to block and/or impeded the lawful flow of traffic.
If you choose to fly a Flag on your bike you are SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for ensuring it is secured and not a danger to any other rider or traffic.
Warm Regards,
Bob “Pizza Man” Johnson
Asst. State Captain
Deputy State Captain
San Antonio Patriot Guard
Dignity, Honor, Respect
Cell: 562-413-2223
“We can’t all be heroes. Some of us get to stand on the curb and clap as they go by.”
Will Rogers
HOME FOR OUR TROOPS (HFOT’s) COMMUNITY KICK OFF (CKO)
The presence and participation of the San Antonio Patriot Guard Riders has been requested to take part in this joyous event. We have been asked to ride a procession and stand a Flag Line for the veterans and family to participate in the opening ceremony presented by Homes For Our Troops (HFOT). This ceremony will begin the process of building a specially adapted mortgage free home for Staff Sergeant Orlando Gill and his Family.
In 1992, Orlando Gill enlisted in the Army after high school for camaraderie and brotherhood.
In August 2004, on his second deployment, Orlando was part of the 2nd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division that deployed directly from Korea to Iraq. On October 2nd of that year, Staff Sergeant Gill was on patrol with Alpha Battery, 2nd Battalion, 17th Field Artillery when he was struck in the leg by a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG). He sustained severe injuries to his leg and hearing loss in his right ear.
Orlando was airlifted to a combat hospital where his right leg was amputated. Once stabilized, he was sent to Landstuhl, Germany, then transported to Walter Reed Medical Center (WRMC) where he underwent revision surgery and received additional treatment. During his rehabilitation, Orlando met his future wife Maria, a physical therapist at WRMC, who served in the military for over two decades.
Orlando and Maria are proud parents to a son, Darius. They share a love of the outdoors and traveling. Their current living environment is an older home with narrow hallways and doorways. Orlando is unable to turn around in his wheelchair and often must rely on Maria to help him navigate from room to room.
A specially adapted custom home from Homes For Our Troops will give Orlando the freedom and independence to access the entire home, including the garage and outside areas. “Our lives are going to change dramatically because of this home,” he says. “It’s a godsend and a blessing.”
Orlando is choosing to build his home in Maria’s home state of Texas.
Orlando would like to thank HFOT donors and supporters for their compassion and generosity. “My wife and I are blessed to have people like you who care about us. We never would have been able to have a home that gives me complete access and independence. This is beyond a dream.”
WEATHER: Hi 71 / Lo 57, 22 % Chance of Rain, 92 % Humidity, Wind: 10 mph N
REQUESTOR: Krystina Goroshko, HFOT Rep.
STAGING: 9:00 am, Saturday, November 9, 2024
Walmart Supercenter
305 10th Street
Floresville, Texas 78114
https://maps.app.goo.gl/bXQdzahPGAWyiGYQ7
BRIEFING: 9:15 am
KSU: 9:50 am (Semper Gumby)
CEREMONY: Arrive NLT: 10:00 am
Lew’s Patio & Grill – Floresville
101 Club Dr,
Floresville, Texas 78114
https://maps.app.goo.gl/1tacRUE17JXgAAoz6
RC: Pete “Sea Dog” Johnson
pfjohn127@gmail.com
FC: Richard “Bean” Sandoval
Richardsandoval196@hotmail.com
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. Iron horses if you can, cages are always welcome and appreciated and unless under special circumstances not allowed in processions. You do not have to have a motorcycle to participate in honoring our veterans.
2. Safety First: Please remember to properly hydrate (including the night before) before any outdoor activity and to dress appropriately. Do not hesitate to take a break at any time if you feel you need to get in the shade or get indoors and always ask for help at any time. Also please do not forget your sun screen.
3. Please remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor and. NO TALKING, SMOKING, CHEWING OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS, OR CELL PHONE USE IN THE FLAG LINE!
***Safety Notice***
Before volunteering and/or attending any San Antonio Patriot Guard Riders missions we encourage you to review all safety information below. Included are some potential safety concerns to be aware of, however this does not include the full scope of all potential hazards. Anyone attending any San Antonio Patriot Guard Riders mission understands that they do so at their own risk. Neither the Patriot Guard Riders Organization nor its representatives are liable for any damages incurred on any PGR mission or event.
Funeral Processions/Escorts
EVERY RIDER IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for their own safety at all times while riding in a funeral procession.
At NO TIME are any riders authorized to block any intersection or otherwise block or impede traffic laws in any way. Only Law Enforcement officials are authorized to block and/or impeded the lawful flow of traffic.
If you choose to fly a Flag on your bike you are SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for ensuring it is secured and not a danger to any other rider or traffic.
Warm Regards,
Bob “Pizza Man” Johnson
Asst. State Captain
Deputy State Captain
San Antonio Patriot Guard
Dignity, Honor, Respect
Cell: 562-413-2223
“We can’t all be heroes. Some of us get to stand on the curb and clap as they go by.”
Will Rogers
SNOWBALL EXPRESS – 2024
The Gary Sinise Foundation and the organizers of Snowball Express 2024, in Orlando, Florida have requested the attendance and participation of the San Antonio Patriot Guard in the “Greeting and Send Off” of attending Gold Star Families departing the San Antonio International Airport.
REQUESTOR: Tinna Shoemaker, Event Host
STAGING: 5:45 am, Saturday, December 7, 2024
Airport Security Parking
1106 Halm Blvd
San Antonio, Texas 78216
https://maps.app.goo.gl/cPVgav2posKERgNY8
The Parking Lot Company is not charging us for the parking, and a Free Shuttle to and from the Terminal. So, ride your Motorcycles if you want.
PARKING/KSU: 6:00 am (We are living the Parking Lot) ‘PLEASE DO NOT BE LATE”
BRIEFING: 6:15 am at the Suitcase Wheel in Terminal B Lobby
POC: Tinna Shoemaker, AA Rep.
BOARDING PASSES: 6:30 am
Receive boarding passes at AA counter
Clear Security
SEND OFF CEREMONY HOSTED BY AA: 7:00 – 8:50 am
Gate TBA by RC
SA PGR will present the Children with 1 SA PGR Patch (if they do not have one) (to be sewn onto their vest in SBE sewing room in Florida), and each Guardian/Parent 1 SA PGR Pin, additionally, present 1 SA PGR pin to each AA volunteer present.
“NO PHOTO’S POSTED ANYWHERE UNTIL YOU GET HOME FROM THIS MISSION”
RC: Bob “Pizza Man” Johnson
bobtxpgr@gmail.com
I will bring the PVC Breakdown Flags
Weather: Indoors only
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. Iron horses if you can, cages are always welcome and appreciated and unless under special circumstances not allowed in processions. You do not have to have a motorcycle to participate in honoring our veterans.
2. Safety First: Please remember to properly hydrate (including the night before) before any outdoor activity and to dress appropriately. Do not hesitate to take a break at any time if you feel you need to get in the shade or get indoors and always ask for help at any time. Also please do not forget your sun screen.
3. Please remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor and. NO TALKING, SMOKING, CHEWING OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS, OR CELL PHONE USE IN THE FLAG LINE!
***Safety Notice***
Before volunteering and/or attending any San Antonio Patriot Guard Riders missions we encourage you to review all safety information below. Included are some potential safety concerns to be aware of, however this does not include the full scope of all potential hazards. Anyone attending any San Antonio Patriot Guard Riders mission understands that they do so at their own risk. Neither the Patriot Guard Riders Organization nor its representatives are liable for any damages incurred on any PGR mission or event.
Funeral Processions/Escorts
EVERY RIDER IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for their own safety at all times while riding in a funeral procession.
At NO TIME are any riders authorized to block any intersection or otherwise block or impede traffic laws in any way. Only Law Enforcement officials are authorized to block and/or impeded the lawful flow of traffic.
If you choose to fly a Flag on your bike you are SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for ensuring it is secured and not a danger to any other rider or traffic.
Warm Regards,
Bob “Pizza Man” Johnson
Asst. State Captain
Deputy State Captain
San Antonio Patriot Guard
Dignity, Honor, Respect
Cell: 562-413-2223
“We can’t all be heroes. Some of us get to stand on the curb and clap as they go by.”
Will Rogers
HOME FOR OUR TROOPS (HFOT’s) COMMUNITY KICK OFF (CKO)
The presence and participation of the San Antonio Patriot Guard Riders has been requested to take part in this joyous event. We have been asked to ride a procession and stand a Flag Line for the veterans and family to participate in the opening ceremony presented by Homes For Our Troops (HFOT). This ceremony will begin the process of building a specially adapted mortgage free home for Army SFC Rudy Velasquez and his Family.
Rudy Velasquez Jr. was inspired by his father, a Vietnam War Veteran, to serve his country. In 2007, several years after finishing high school, he enlisted in the Army.
On June 9, 2012, Sergeant First Class Velasquez was serving in Afghanistan on his second combat tour as a Section Chief with Alpha Battery, 2-77 Field Artillery, 4th Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, when an artillery blast knocked him unconscious during an enemy attack. Rudy finished his tour, but the effects of the severe concussions he suffered continued to progress. He was later medically retired due to these combat-related injuries, including traumatic brain injury (TBI) and significant vision loss.
Now medically retired, Rudy and his wife, Jenny, have four children, Rudy Velasquez III, Jaxon, Vida, and Gianna. A close-knit family, they enjoy playing games and having weekly movie nights. Rudy faces many obstacles in the family’s current home because of the loss of his peripheral vision and depth perception. The cramped floor plan, as well as the lack of adequate lighting, are safety hazards. He often must count steps to know where he is, particularly in the non-adapted kitchen with hanging light fixtures and slippery flooring.
Receiving a specially adapted custom home from Homes For Our Troops with an open floor plan, custom chair molding/hand railings, voice, and motion-activated appliances, lights and thermostats, keyless door locks, and magnetic door stops will allow Rudy to safely walk from room to room in his home during the day and at night. He is looking forward to the level walkway with tactile delineators around the perimeter of the house, which will give him the freedom and independence to move in and out of the home safely and securely. The mortgage-free home will also reduce stress in the family and allow them to spend more time together doing the activities they enjoy.
Rudy is choosing to remain in Texas to be near his family.
Rudy would like HFOT donors and supporters to know the impact they have on the lives of Veterans. “Thank you for what you do for Soldiers. The road to recovery is a long one, as is the transition to civilian life. With the help and support you provide; we know there are people like you that have our backs. You are making an incredible impact on Veterans and their families, and no words will ever be able to express my gratitude—you are changing our lives.”
WEATHER: Hi 54 / Lo 52, 48 % Chance of Rain, 77 % Humidity, Wind: 9 mph NNE
REQUESTOR: Krystina Goroshko, HFOT Rep.
STAGING: 9:00 am, Saturday, December 7, 2020
QuikTrip
2017 FM1102
New Braunfels, Texas 78132
https://maps.app.goo.gl/JsPGEfWTUxPAJbCT7
BRIEFING: 9:15 am
KSU: 9:50 am (Semper Gumby) “Wait for phone call from Krystina”
CEREMONY: Arrive NLT: 10:00 am
Hoffmann Lane Elementary School
4600 FM306
New Braunfels, Texas 78132
https://maps.app.goo.gl/hYRRbdCPWSrPF6HM7
RC: Juan “Mr. T” Tarango
juantarango16@yahoo.com
FC: Richard “Bean” Sandoval
Richardsandoval196@hotmail.com
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. Iron horses if you can, cages are always welcome and appreciated and unless under special circumstances not allowed in processions. You do not have to have a motorcycle to participate in honoring our veterans.
2. Safety First: Please remember to properly hydrate (including the night before) before any outdoor activity and to dress appropriately. Do not hesitate to take a break at any time if you feel you need to get in the shade or get indoors and always ask for help at any time. Also please do not forget your sun screen.
3. Please remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor and. NO TALKING, SMOKING, CHEWING OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS, OR CELL PHONE USE IN THE FLAG LINE!
***Safety Notice***
Before volunteering and/or attending any San Antonio Patriot Guard Riders missions we encourage you to review all safety information below. Included are some potential safety concerns to be aware of, however this does not include the full scope of all potential hazards. Anyone attending any San Antonio Patriot Guard Riders mission understands that they do so at their own risk. Neither the Patriot Guard Riders Organization nor its representatives are liable for any damages incurred on any PGR mission or event.
Funeral Processions/Escorts
EVERY RIDER IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for their own safety at all times while riding in a funeral procession.
At NO TIME are any riders authorized to block any intersection or otherwise block or impede traffic laws in any way. Only Law Enforcement officials are authorized to block and/or impeded the lawful flow of traffic.
If you choose to fly a Flag on your bike you are SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for ensuring it is secured and not a danger to any other rider or traffic.
Warm Regards,
Bob “Pizza Man” Johnson
Asst. State Captain
Deputy State Captain
San Antonio Patriot Guard
Dignity, Honor, Respect
Cell: 562-413-2223
“We can’t all be heroes. Some of us get to stand on the curb and clap as they go by.”
Will Rogers
SNOWBALL EXPRESS – FIRST RESPONDERS 2024
The Gary Sinise Foundation and the organizers of Snowball Express First Responder 2024, in Orlando, Florida have requested the attendance and participation of the San Antonio Patriot Guard in the “Greeting and Send Off” of attending First Responder Families departing the San Antonio International Airport.
REQUESTOR: Tinna Shoemaker, Event Host
STAGING/PARKING: 6:30 am, Saturday, December 14, 2024
Airport Security Parking
1106 Halm Blvd
San Antonio, Texas 78216
https://maps.app.goo.gl/cPVgav2posKERgNY8
The Parking Lot Company is not charging us for the parking, and a Free Shuttle to and from the Terminal. So, ride your Motorcycles if you want.
BRIEFING/ SHUTTLE BUS: 6:45 am – Please be on time
POC: Tinna Shoemaker, AA Rep.
SEND OFF CEREMONY HOSTED BY AA: 7:00 – 7:30 am
At the Lobby inside the Airport (Suitcase wheel)
SA PGR will present the Children with 1 PGR SBE Pin, 1 SA PGR Patch (to be sewn onto their vest in SBE sewing room in Florida), and each Guardian/Parent 1 SA PGR Pin, additionally.
“NO PHOTO’S POSTED ANYWHERE UNTIL YOU GET HOME FROM THIS MISSION”
RC: Bob “Pizza Man” Johnson
bobtxpgr@gmail.com
Weather: Indoors only
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. Iron horses if you can, cages are always welcome and appreciated and unless under special circumstances not allowed in processions. You do not have to have a motorcycle to participate in honoring our veterans.
2. Safety First: Please remember to properly hydrate (including the night before) before any outdoor activity and to dress appropriately. Do not hesitate to take a break at any time if you feel you need to get in the shade or get indoors and always ask for help at any time. Also please do not forget your sun screen.
3. Please remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor and. NO TALKING, SMOKING, CHEWING OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS, OR CELL PHONE USE IN THE FLAG LINE!
***Safety Notice***
Before volunteering and/or attending any San Antonio Patriot Guard Riders missions we encourage you to review all safety information below. Included are some potential safety concerns to be aware of, however this does not include the full scope of all potential hazards. Anyone attending any San Antonio Patriot Guard Riders mission understands that they do so at their own risk. Neither the Patriot Guard Riders Organization nor its representatives are liable for any damages incurred on any PGR mission or event.
Funeral Processions/Escorts
EVERY RIDER IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for their own safety at all times while riding in a funeral procession.
At NO TIME are any riders authorized to block any intersection or otherwise block or impede traffic laws in any way. Only Law Enforcement officials are authorized to block and/or impeded the lawful flow of traffic.
If you choose to fly a Flag on your bike you are SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for ensuring it is secured and not a danger to any other rider or traffic.
Warm Regards,
Bob “Pizza Man” Johnson
Asst. State Captain
Deputy State Captain
San Antonio Patriot Guard
Dignity, Honor, Respect
Cell: 562-413-2223
“We can’t all be heroes. Some of us get to stand on the curb and clap as they go by.”
Will Rogers