SHORT NOTICE: CONFIRMED: Miles Wong, ADD, Recovery, US Marine (99-23) 8 May 23
Airport Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78216
USA
US MARINE CORPS – ACTIVE DUTY DEATH – RECOVERY
The family of Miles Wong, US Marine Corps. Requests the attendance and participation of the San Antonio Patriot Guard Riders in the recovery of their loved one and a LEO Supported Procession to the Funeral Home. We are honored to accept this invitation.
WEATHER: Hi 91 / Lo 72, 0% Chance of Rain, 97% Humidity, Wind: 9 mph SE
REQUESTOR: David Vergil, Father
STAGING: 3:15 pm, Monday, May 8, 2023
San Antonio International Airport
Cell Phone Waiting Lot (Behind the Gas Station)
Airport Blvd
San Antonio Texas 78216
https://goo.gl/maps/s9GAmi27evG2
*** MOTORCYCLES ONLY***
BRIEFING: 3:30 pm
PLANE ARRIVES AT: 4:00 pm (From Virginia)
KSU: 4:15 pm (On Cue, Semper Gumby)
DESTINATION:
Sunset Funeral Home & Memorial Park
1701 Austin Highway
San Antonio, Texas 78218
https://goo.gl/maps/fmSuvQiox3p
We will have an Honor Line at the Funeral Home.
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