[2018] Honor Flight #009, Part 1 of 2, Meet and Greet (125-18) 25 AUG 18

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2 PART MISSION

HONOR FLIGHT SAN ANTONIO #09

Honor Flight Network San Antonio (HFNSA) is a non-profit organization created solely to honor America’s Veterans for all their sacrifices. HFNSA transports our heroes to Washington, D.C. to visit and reflect at their memorials. Top priority is given to the senior veterans – World War II survivors, along with those other veterans who may be terminally ill. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, an estimated 640 WWII veterans die each day. Our time to express our thanks to these brave men and women is running out.

Honor Flight #9 San Antonio, will host 40 Veterans,7 WWII, 13 Korean War veterans, and 20 Vietnam veteran traveling to Washington, DC.

“Info on Honor Flight #009 –
— 40 vets — 7-WWII, 13-Korea and 20-Vietnam veterans,
— Youngest is 68 and our most mature will be 100 (birthday this month),
— Korean War veteran – POW — 3 years+ (18 mos w/No, Koreans & 20 months w/Chinese)
— Nine (9) – 101st Airborne Division and one (1) 82nd Airborne Division vets
— Numerous Legion of Merits, Distinguished Flying Crosses, Air Medals, PHs, CIBs, CMBs, etc, etc,”
As noted by Court B. Van Sickler, Chair: Due to the early nature of their departure on the 7th of September, it is not feasible to have a “Send Off” the morning of departure (0430 arrival to depart 0630).
Court additionally noted how much the WWII Veterans enjoyed meeting and visiting with the PGR members at the M&G for HF #5, #6, #7, and #8.

PART 1, Meet and Greet

STAGING: 0845 Hours, Saturday, August 25, 2018
Wayland Baptist University
11550 Interstate 35 Frontage Rd
San Antonio, TX 78233
https://goo.gl/maps/TRrQ773xAZ52
FLAG LINE: 0945-1015 Hours

EVENT: 1000 Hours-UTC
“Meet & Greet” Escorts and Veterans

RC: Bob “Pizza Man” Johnson
whataboutsracing@verizon.net

FC: Martin “SoJo” Sojourner
silveradochevyss@yahoo.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!


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