CONFIMRED: SNOWBALL EXPRESS – FIRST RESPONDERS 2025 (237-25) 13 Dec 25
1106 Halm Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78216
USA
SNOWBALL EXPRESS – FIRST RESPONDERS 2025
The Gary Sinise Foundation and the organizers of Snowball Express First Responder 2025, 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: 8:15 am, Saturday, December 13, 2025
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. When you get to the Parking Lot, Please tell them that you are with the Patriot Guard Riders.
BRIEFING/ SHUTTLE BUS: 8:30 am – Please be on time
POC: Tinna Shoemaker, AA Rep.
SEND OFF CEREMONY HOSTED BY AA: 9:00 – 10:00 am
At the gate. I will let you know at the Briefing, what gate we will be at.
So, remember, we have to go through the TSA Check Area!!
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
FC: Danette “Dani” Guest
danetteohara@yahoo.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