[MC]OLD GLORY RELAY (74-16) 17 Oct 2016

[sgtmack]

Team Red, White and Blue, San Antonio Chapter, has requested the presence and participation of the San Antonio Patriot Guard Riders in a LEO supported escort of "Old Glory" in "Relay 2016".

This year, 62 teams are charged with moving a single American flag across our great nation. At sunrise on September 11, participants began to cover 4,216 miles beginning in Seattle, Washington and will be ending on Veterans Day in Tampa, Florida. Throughout this cross-country journey, Eagles, Patriots, and Communities will connect to support our runners, walkers and cyclists as they raise awareness and generate funding to enrich the lives of the veterans we serve.


Team Red, White & Blue San Antonio will begin its portion of this journey at sunrise on Monday, October 17. Each runner will bring Old Glory one step closer to her final destination. Old Glory will arrive at The Alamo at approximately 5 pm on Monday and will be furled for the night. At sunrise again on Tuesday, October 18, she will again begin her travels east. Come and help us celebrate her journey by cheering on the arrival of Old Glory as she enters The Alamo.



REQUESTOR: Adam Hartman & Dana Guillory

Communications Director

210-887-5814



STAGING: 1550 Hours, Monday, October, 17, 2016

Intersection of 10th Street & Ave B

San Antonio, Texas 78215

https://goo.gl/maps/NCCyUhy6wj92



MISSION: When "Old Glory" departs VFW Post 76, approximately 1650 Hours, the SA PGR will FOLLOW, with LEO Support, A Wounded Warrior Amputee (Korean War Veteran) up 10th Street, across Broadway, turning Right on N Alamo, continue on N Alamo until he gets to Alamo Plaza, going through several stoplight intersections and terminating at the Alamo.



RC: Mike Judge



WEATHER: Hi 91 / Lo 71, 10% chance of rain, mostly sunny, 65% Humidity



ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS

Iron horses ONLY, unless a flag line can be established at the point of termination (The Alamo) without interfering with the Runner. TBD.
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 event. NO TALKING, SMOKING, CHEWING OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS, OR CELL PHONE USE IN THE PROCESSION OR FLAG LINE!
Please keep radios off and engine noise to a minimum. Observe the posted speed limit. Show our respect to ALL who are there, not just the ones we are honoring.

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

[sgtmack]

Jean,

I had the honor for meeting the Patriot Guard when Old Glory ran into town on Oct 17th. They also escorted us out of town the morning of the 18th. I wanted to share that they are an amazing group. It was really uplifting to carry the flag and hear the procession of Patriotic family behind me. Sadly it seems the news is filled with negative stories, but on the 17th and 18th I witnessed first hand there are so many amazing people that make up this country. That care deeply, and are passionate about this great country. Thank each and everyone of your team-they are amazing.

Rob Van Houten