CONFIRMED: Help on the Homefront (HOTH), WWII Veterans (83-26) 21 May 26
8535 Mission Rd
San Antonio, TX 78214
USA
WWII VETERANS
The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to participate in a fun Help on the Homefront (HOTH) event. Dream Flights is a charitable organization which gives US military veterans free rides in a restored, WWII-era Stearman biplane. https://dreamflights.org/.
This event will take place at the Stinson – Mission Municipal Airport. We will form a flag line at the hanger for the arrival of the veterans by shuttle bus We are honored to accept this invitation.
WEATHER: Hi 83 / Lo 71, 52 % Chance of Rain, 87 % Humidity, Wind: 6 mph ENE
REQUESTOR: Melanie Smith, Event Coordinator
STAGING: 11:00 am, Thursday, May 21, 2026
Stinson – Mission Municipal Airport
8535 Mission Road
San Antonio, Texas 78214
https://maps.app.goo.gl/2SHSNdRfZouRwUyM6
BRIEFING: 11:15 am
FLAG LINE: 11:30 am (Semper Gumby)
CEREMONY: 11:45 am
Stinson – Mission Municipal Airport
8535 Mission Road
San Antonio, Texas 78214
https://maps.app.goo.gl/2SHSNdRfZouRwUyM6
RC: Bob “Pizza Man” Johnson
bobtxpgr@gmail.com
FC: Pat “Captain” Jopling
patjp38@gmail.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