CONFIRMED: MEMORIES OF HONOR – MILITARY CITY MILES & MEMORIES (229-23) 4 Nov 23
7675 Padre Cir
San Antonio, TX 78214
USA
MEMORIES OF HONOR – MILITARY CITY MILES & MEMORIES
Dr. Traci K. Uribe is the COO for Memories of Honor, a National registered 501(c)3 Nonprofit and our mission is to make every day Memorial Day. We honor fallen service members through a variety of ways. On November 4, 2023, we will be hosting our second annual event here in San Antonio and I was wondering if The Patriot Guard would like to be involved. Our event is called Military City Miles & Memories. This is a bicycle ride where cyclists will have the choice of riding 22, 46, or 65 miles in honor of our fallen service members. We will honor a different fallen service member for each mile using fallen hero signs and we will also be providing fallen hero bibs for each participant which they will wear the name of a different fallen service member on them while they ride the course. Their ride will be dedicated to that fallen service member. We originally had a flag sponsor who was going to donate 50 flags so our volunteer JROTC Cadets could hold them while our cyclists rode out. I was wondering if you all would want to come out with your motorcycles and hold your flags while our cyclists ride out. Thank you in advance for your consideration. Also, if you would like to see our event website is
https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/SanAntonio/MilitaryCityMilesMemories
We will have 8-10 other Veteran nonprofit organizations out there with booths set up to provide support to our Gold Star family members in attendance, our veterans and active-duty service members. We will also have several Gold Star families in attendance the day of the event. We would be honored to have you all out there to join us and be part of our second annual event.
WEATHER: Hi 79 / Lo 63, 0% Chance of Rain, 97% Humidity, Wind: 7 mph ESE
REQUESTOR: Dr. Traci K. Uribe, Event Coordinator
STAGING: 7:00 am, Saturday, November 4, 2023
Mission County Park Pavilion 2
7675 Padre Circle
San Antonio, Texas 78214
https://maps.app.goo.gl/81P16PJUNTyhiXxQ7
BRIEFING: 7:15 am
FLAG LINE: 7:30 am
OPENING CEREMONIES: 7:45 am
DISMISSED: 8:30 – 8:45 am
RC: Bob “Pizza Man” Johnson
bobtxpgr@gmail.com
FC: Richard “Bean” Sandoval
Richardsandoval196@hotmail.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