CONFIRMED: Joe B. Berry, Veteran, US Air Force, Vietnam (151-24) 24 Jul 24
625 Kitty Hawk Rd
Universal City, TX 78148
USA
US AIR FORCE – VIETNAM
The family of Mr. Joe B. Berry, a US Air Force Veteran, requests the presence and participation of the San Antonio Patriot Guard at the LEO escorted procession and graveside rendering of military honors of their loved one. We are honored to accept this invitation.
Mr. Joe Berry Retired from the US Air Force as a SMSgt. He did a tour in Vietnam.
WEATHER: Hi 88 / Lo 75, 59 % Chance of Rain, 72 % Humidity, Wind: 3 mph NE
REQUESTOR: Tony Lara, Family SPOX
STAGING: 9:00 am, Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Colonial Funeral Home
625 Kitty Hawk Rd
Universal City, TX 78148
https://maps.app.goo.gl/VfNHxwEmx8qGVc9s9
BRIEFING: 9:15 am
SERVICE: 10:00 am
Colonial Funeral Home
625 Kitty Hawk Rd
Universal City, TX 78148
https://maps.app.goo.gl/VfNHxwEmx8qGVc9s9
KSU: 12:30 am (Semper Gumby)
INTERMENT: 1:15 am – Shelter #3 (Call to Verify)
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
1520 Harry Wurzbach Road
San Antonio, Texas 78209
https://goo.gl/maps/Q9DUsYSBUS92
RC: Bob “Pizza Man” Johnson
bobtxpgr@gmail.com
FC: Juan “Mr. T” Tarango
juantarango16@yahoo.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