CONFIRMED: HONOR FLIGHT SAN ANTONIO #021 Part 1 of 2 (163-25) 6 Sep 25
8101 Pat Booker Rd
Live Oak, TX 78233
USA
HONOR FLIGHT SAN ANTONIO #021
This is a 2 Part Mission, M & G, and a Return From DC.
Part 1 MEET & GREET
Honor Flight San Antonio (HFSA) is a non-profit organization created solely to honor America’s Veterans for all their sacrifices. Honor Flight Network transports our heroes to Washington, D.C. to visit and reflect at their memorials. Top priority is given to the senior veterans – World War II survivors, along with those other veterans who may be terminally ill. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, an estimated 640 WWII veterans die each day. Our time to express our thanks to these brave men and women is running out.
20 Veterans – 1 WWII, 2 Korea and 17 Vietnam (Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Air Force)
Again, we would be honored to have the SA PGR, and family members, join others to Welcome our Veterans home from their “Trip of a Lifetime”.
Court additionally noted how much All the Veterans enjoyed meeting and visiting with the PGR members at the M&G for HF #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, #18, #19, and #20.
WEATHER: PUT THE FLAG LINE INSIDE
The Event is indoors!!!
REQUESTOR: Court van Sickler, Executive Director
STAGING: 10:30 am, Saturday, September 6, 2024
Hilton Garden Inn & Conference Center San Antonio/Live Oak
8101 Pat Booker Rd., San Antonio, Texas 78233
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ofACcft7vufoMXbt6
BRIEFING: 10:45 am
FLAG LINE: 11:00 am-12:15 pm
EVENT: 12:00 pm-UTC
“Meet & Greet” Escorts and Veterans
C: Bob “Pizza Man” Johnson
bobtxpgr@gmail.com
FC: Alice “Cake Lady” Wagener
hwagener@sbcglobal.net
PLEASE BRING THE: Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Air Force Flags.
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