[2017] (HFOT) SFC Christopher Montera, veteran US Army (23-17) 4 MAR 17

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"KEY CEREMONY"

The SAPGR attended the "COMMUNITY KICK OFF (CKO)" for SFC Montera in August 2016.

The presence and participation of the San Antonio Patriot Guard Riders has been requested to take part in this joyous event. We have been asked to ride a procession and stand a Flag Line for the veteran and family to participate in opening ceremonies presented by Homes For Our Troops (HFOT). This "KEY CEREMONY" ceremony will be to give a well deserved and specially adapted mortgage free home to SFC Christopher Montera.

On March 16, 2012, during his fourth deployment, Army Sergeant First Class Christopher Montera was on a dismounted mission in Siah Choy, Afghanistan, with the 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, when an enemy mortar round hit a detonation cord causing a secondary explosion. The blast threw SFC Montera 50 feet, resulting in second and third degree burns on 60 percent of his body, a broken neck, broken legs, orbital fracture, a blast lung and spinal cord injury. Chris is relocating to New Braunfels now that his home is complete.

REQUESTOR: Brianne McNamara
Community Outreach Coordinator
Homes For Our Troops (HFOT)
508-967-9053

STAGING: 0900 Hours, Saturday, March 4, 2017
Whitewater Sports
11860 FM306 #2
New Braunfels, TX 78132
https://goo.gl/maps/bvuABmvTBEC2

BRIEFING: 0915 Hours

CEREMONY: Arrive NLT: 1000 Hours
2205 Oak Valley Drive
New Braunfels, Tx 78132
https://goo.gl/maps/FqkJKtCxpXK2

COMAL COUNTY SO: Lt. Mike Smith
830-620-3420

CANYON LAKE FIRE/EMS: Angela Hemphill
830-907-2922 X 304

COMAL COUNTY EMS DIST 3: Shawna Bantis
830-907-2922 X 305

RC: Bob Johnson
562-413-2223

FC: TBD

WEATHER: Hi 72/ Lo 61, 70% chance of rain, 68% Humidity

ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
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.

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.

Please remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor and respect for this patriot and their family. NO TALKING, SMOKING, CHEWING OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS, OR CELL PHONE USE IN THE FLAG LINE!

Respectfully,

Mr. Jean "Dae Wi" Clark
Deputy State Captain
Patriot Guard, San Antonio, TX
Dignity, Honor, Respect
Cell: 210-452-2745