CONFIRMED: SEATS FOR HERO’S (226-23) 29 Oct 23
8922 Airport Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78216
USA
SEATS FOR HERO’S
“American Airlines and the Dallas Cowboys have requested the attendance and participation of the SA PGR in the 14th Annual “Seats for Hero’s” event, a unique experience for some of our nation’s military heroes. Cowboys season ticket holders donated their seats so that our soldiers are able to get together and watch a great football game. The story is often run by the media each year, featuring footage of our soldiers enjoying the best seats in the house at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.”
“The story actually starts in San Antonio (SAT) every year, long before the charter plane takes off at Dallas Fort Worth (DFW), SAT employees are hard at work getting ready to welcome 125 “Wounded Warriors” from San Antonio Military Medical Center (formerly BAMC). The soldiers are given a hero’s welcome at SAT. The gate area is decorated in Dallas Cowboys blue and white with a holiday spin. When the charter arrives at the gate, the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders deplane and greet everyone. The SAT team has a delicious gate-side treats ready for the soldiers, and they get a chance to visit with each other and pose for pictures.”
“After landing at DFW, they will be treated to a delicious lunch before the game. After the game, they will meet and chat with members of both teams before the charter brings them back to SAT.”
The San Antonio Patriot Guard has been requested to “Stand a Flag Line” when the Soldiers arrive at the airport and again at the gate when the Soldiers board the charter and depart.
WEATHER: Indoor Mission
REQUESTOR: Tina Shoemaker, American Airlines
STAGING: 6:00 am, Sunday, October 29, 2023
San Antonio International Airport
(Park in the Parking Structure and meet at the American Airlines Ticket Counter)
8922 Airport Blvd
San Antonio Texas 78216
https://goo.gl/maps/s9GAmi27evG2
BRIEFING: 6:15 am
FLAG LINE: 6:45 am – 7:15 am – at Entrance to Terminal B
M & G: 7:20 am – 7:45 am
GATE BOARDING: 7:45 am
RC: Bob “Pizza Man” Johnson
bobtxpgr@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