CONFIRMED: US WAR DOGS (197-25) 18 Oct 25
555 S Alamo St
San Antonio, TX 78205
USA
US WAR DOGS
My name is Chris Willingham and I am the President of the US War Dogs. Next month we are having a big event in San Antonio to celebrate 25 years being a nonprofit providing support to the Military Working Dog (MWD) community. We are asking for the participation of the San Antonio Patriot Guard at the escort of these Gold Star members. We are honored to accept this invitation.
On Saturday, October 18th, we have rented two mini-buses to transport the Gold Star Families to Lackland AFB. These Gold Star Families represent 14 MWD handlers who were killed in Iraq or Afghanistan. On Lackland, we have a meeting with military leadership, a K9 demo and visit to the MWD Monument locked on.
WEATHER: Hi 93 / Lo 71, 0 % Chance of Rain, 89 % Humidity, Wind: 4 mph SSE
REQUESTOR: Chris Willingham, Event Cord.
STAGING: 8:00 am, Saturday, October 18, 2025
Plaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa
555 S Alamo Street
San Antonio, Texas 78205
https://maps.app.goo.gl/R48hB31GgA7yWjJP6
BRIEFING: 8:15 am
KSU: 8:30 am (Semper Gumby)
DROP OFF GATE: 9:00 am
Lackland AFB Valley High Visitor Center
102 Valley Hi Dr
San Antonio, Texas 78227
https://maps.app.goo.gl/fciD94fDqPZiYVAb7
RC: Bob “Pizza Man” Johnson
bobtxpgr@gmail.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