CONFIRMED: Cpl Johnathan Jaskolka, HOME FOR OUR TROOPS (HFOT’s) COMMUNITY KICK OFF (CKO) (64-26) 18 Apr 26
714 W Loop 1604 N
San Antonio, TX 78251
USA
HOME FOR OUR TROOPS (HFOT’s) COMMUNITY KICK OFF (CKO)
The presence and participation of the San Antonio Patriot Guard Riders have been requested to take part in this joyous event. We have been asked to ride in a LEO supported 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 Cpl Johnathan Jaskolka and his family.
Johnathan Jaskolka grew up just outside of the Marine Corps Base at Camp Pendleton, California. In 2009, he joined the ranks of this elite force, enlisting in the Marines as a dog handler.
On July 22, 2011, during his first combat deployment, Corporal Jaskolka was serving as a military working dog handler with the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force, attached to 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, in Sangin District, Afghanistan when he was injured in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast while investigating an enemy compound. Cpl Jaskolka and his K9 Havoc were evacuated to a field hospital, where he was placed in a medically induced coma. His injuries included the loss of his right leg below the knee and left leg limb salvage.
He was transferred to Bethesda Naval Hospital for additional surgeries and rehabilitation before continuing his recovery at Navy Medical Center Balboa in California.
Johnathan and his wife, Alina, are parents to a son, Jaxon, and a daughter, Julia. Jonathan works as a firefighter, and they enjoy fishing and camping as a family. In their current house, Jonathan has been injured repeatedly while getting in and out of the wheelchair-inaccessible shower. He also is unable to use his wheelchair to access areas of the home, limiting his mobility.
A specially adapted custom HFOT home with a single-level, open layout will allow Johnathan to move from room to room in his wheelchair and recover from a long day at the fire station on his prosthetic leg. He is looking forward to planting a garden in the backyard with his children, and the ease and safety of accessing the entire outside of the home through hands-free automatic doors.
Johnathan is choosing to build his home in Texas to be near family, friends, and his medical team.
Johnathan would like HFOT donors and supporters to know it is impossible to express his gratitude in words. “I cannot begin to explain the amount of gratitude I have. You are truly making an incredible difference and impact on our lives—I will be forever thankful.”
WEATHER: Hi 86– / Lo 59, 10 % Chance of Rain, 88 % Humidity, Wind: 6 mph SSE
REQUESTOR: Shannon Fuller, Event Coordinator
STAGING: 9:00 am, Saturday, April 18, 2026
Academy Sports + Outdoors
714 W Loop 1604 N
San Antonio, Texas 78251
https://maps.app.goo.gl/aCW8hoo5gBjWyfSL6
BRIEFING: 9:15 am
KSU: 9:50 am (Semper Gumby)
CEREMONY: Arrive NLT: 10:00 am
Calvary Hills Baptist Church
910 W Loop 1604 N
San Antonio, Texas 78251
https://maps.app.goo.gl/FxtVJvTK8L27h3327
RC: Lisa “Fancy Pants” Menard
pgr.lisamenard@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!
***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