CONFIRMED: UNACCOMPANIED VETERAN (5) (207-24) 23 Oct 24

When:
October 23, 2024 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
2024-10-23T08:00:00-05:00
2024-10-23T10:00:00-05:00
Where:
Ebb Tide Lounge
2117 Harry Wurzbach Rd
San Antonio, TX 78209
USA
CONFIRMED: UNACCOMPANIED VETERAN (5) (207-24) 23 Oct 24 @ Ebb Tide Lounge | San Antonio | Texas | United States

5 – UNACCOMPANIED VETERAN

At the invitation of the Bexar County Veterans Service Officer Betty Falcon, our presence and participation in the high honor of laying to rest 5 Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces.

Name Rank/Branch War Period Age – Service Time

Jackson, David T Navy, Seaman Unknown 69 yrs old Served 1973-76

Sas, John A Air Force, Airman Basic Vietnam 78 yrs old, served 1963-66

Milligan, Robert S. Jr. Navy, FN (Fireman) Vietnam 87 yrs old, served 1969-70 (20 Mths)

Roberts, Roy L Navy, BM3 (Boatswains Mate) Vietnam 70 yrs old, Served 1972-96

Velillafigueroa, Celestino Army, SGT Persian Gulf 79 yrs old, Served 1977-90

 

WEATHER: Hi 86 / Lo 70, 0 % Chance of Rain, 93 % Humidity, Wind: 2 mph SSE

REQUESTOR: Betty Falcon, Bexar County Veteran Service Office

 

STAGING: 8:00 am, Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Ebb Tide Lounge

2117 Harry Wurzbach Road

San Antonio, Texas 78209
https://goo.gl/maps/4sMDzLt1L3RavAzh7

 

BRIEFING: 8:15 am

 

KSU: 8:30 am (Semper Gumby)

 

INTERMENT: 9:00 am – Assembly Area (Call to Verify)

Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery

1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd

San Antonio, TX 78209

https://goo.gl/maps/Q9DUsYSBUS92

 

RC: Craig “Last Draftee” Hunter

Harleyman51@verizon.net

 

FC: Rich “Richie Rich” Pachecano

rich@pachecano.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