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[2018] Richard Elkerton, Unaccompanied Veteran US Army (201-18) 26 DEC 18

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[2018] Richard Elkerton, Unaccompanied Veteran US Army (201-18) 26 DEC 18

Post by sgtmack » 26 Dec 2018, 09:52

UNACCOMPANIED VETERAN


At the invitation of the Bexar County Veterans Service Officer, Shauna Jones, our presence and participation is requested in the high honor of laying to rest Mr. Richard James Elkerton, veteran of the U.S. Army.

Mr. Richard James Elkerton served in the US Army from April 10, 1967 until April 9, 1970.



The SAPGR may be asked to serve as family officiate and/or pall bearers at the service.



WEATHER: Hi 72 / Lo 55, 75% chance of rain, 88% Humidity



REQUESTOR: Shauna Jones, Bexar Co. Vet. Svc. Off



STAGING: 1330 Hours, Wednesday, December 26, 2018

Lowe’s Home Improvement

1470 Austin Hwy

San Antonio, TX 78209

https://goo.gl/maps/ERgNaKivkcN2



INTERMENT: 1430 Hours (SHELTER #3)

Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery

1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd

San Antonio, TX 78209

https://goo.gl/maps/GYhjLQXYdMz



RC: Bob “Pizza Man” Johnson

bobtxpgr@gmail.com



FC: Alice “Cake Lady” Wagener

hwagener@sbcglobal.net

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!

4. Cemeteries are hallowed ground. Please keep radios off and engine noise to a minimum. Observe the 15 MPH speed limit. Show our respect to ALL who are in attendance.

5. If riding/driving a motorcycle on Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, which is located within a Military Installation, you will need to wear closed toe shoes, long sleeve shirt, gloves, DOT approved helmet, eye protection, long pants, and boots/shoes that cover the ankle.

***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
Deputy State Captain
San Antonio Patriot Guard
Honor, Dignity, Respect
Cell: (562) 413-2223
bobtxpgr@gmail.com

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