CONFIRMED: Snowball Express 2024 (245-24) 7 Dec 24
1106 Halm Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78216
USA
SNOWBALL EXPRESS – 2024
The Gary Sinise Foundation and the organizers of Snowball Express 2024, in Orlando, Florida have requested the attendance and participation of the San Antonio Patriot Guard in the “Greeting and Send Off” of attending Gold Star Families departing the San Antonio International Airport.
REQUESTOR: Tinna Shoemaker, Event Host
STAGING: 5:45 am, Saturday, December 7, 2024
Airport Security Parking
1106 Halm Blvd
San Antonio, Texas 78216
https://maps.app.goo.gl/cPVgav2posKERgNY8
The Parking Lot Company is not charging us for the parking, and a Free Shuttle to and from the Terminal. So, ride your Motorcycles if you want.
PARKING/KSU: 6:00 am (We are living the Parking Lot) ‘PLEASE DO NOT BE LATE”
BRIEFING: 6:15 am at the Suitcase Wheel in Terminal B Lobby
POC: Tinna Shoemaker, AA Rep.
BOARDING PASSES: 6:30 am
Receive boarding passes at AA counter
Clear Security
SEND OFF CEREMONY HOSTED BY AA: 7:00 – 8:50 am
Gate TBA by RC
SA PGR will present the Children with 1 SA PGR Patch (if they do not have one) (to be sewn onto their vest in SBE sewing room in Florida), and each Guardian/Parent 1 SA PGR Pin, additionally, present 1 SA PGR pin to each AA volunteer present.
“NO PHOTO’S POSTED ANYWHERE UNTIL YOU GET HOME FROM THIS MISSION”
RC: Bob “Pizza Man” Johnson
bobtxpgr@gmail.com
I will bring the PVC Breakdown Flags
Weather: Indoors only
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