[MC]Homes For Our Troops Community Kick Off for SFC Christopher Montera. (46-16) 27 Aug 2016

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“COMMUNITY KICK OFF (CKO)”

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 ceremony will begin the process of building a specially adapted mortgage free home for 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 currently living in California and will be relocating to New Braunfels once his home is complete.

REQUESTOR: Brianne McNamara
Community Outreach Coordinator
Homes For Our Troops (HFOT)

STAGING: 0900 Hours, Saturday, August 27, 2016
Buc-ee’s, SOUTHWEST CORNER NEAR 35
2760 IH 35 North,
New Braunfels, TX 78130
https://goo.gl/maps/VwLhGFc9JaH2

BRIEFING: 0915 Hours

PROCESSION: LEO SUPPORTED OBEYING TRAFFIC LAWS
DEPART NLT 0945
NORTH ON FRONTAGE RD, TURNING AROUND
BACK ONTO 35 RIGHT LANE
EXIT S. SEQUIN ROAD
ELKS LODGE ARRIVAL

CEREMONY: Arrive NLT: 1000 Hours
Elks Lodge #2279
353 S. Seguin Ave.
New Braunfels, Tx 78130
https://goo.gl/maps/GMoDi6v1YJs

RC: Tony Stokely

FC: Martin Sojourner

WEATHER: Hi 83 / Lo 72, 20% chance of rain, mostly sunny, 82% Humidity

SUPPORTING AGENCIES CONTACTS:

Comal County Sheriffs Department:
LT. Mike Smith

New Braunfels PoliceDepartment:
Office Andrew Kempker

New Braunfels Fire Department:
John Weige

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 honor 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!
Please keep radios off and engine noise to a minimum. Observe the posted/established speed limit for the procession. Show our respect to ALL who are there,not just the one we are honoring.
Respectfully,

Mr. Jean “Dae Wi” Clark
Deputy State Captain
Patriot Guard, San Antonio, TX
Dignity, Honor, Respect
Cell: 210-452-2745
txjcpgr@gmail.com