[2019] K9 For Warriors Grand Opening Ceremony (37-19) 27 MAR 19

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K9s FOR WARRIORS – GRAND OPENING CEREMONY
The K9s For Warriors requests the presence and participation of the San Antonio Patriot Guard Riders at the Grand Opening Ceremony of their New Location in San Antonio, Texas.

K9s For Warriors is dedicated to providing service canines to our Warriors suffering from Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury, and/or Military Sexual Trauma as a result of military service post-9/11. Our goal is to empower them to return to civilian life with dignity and independence. We are the nation’s largest provider of service dogs for disabled American veterans. We were founded in 2011 by Shari Duval after her son, Brett Simon (K9s President) came back from two deployments with PTSD. Since our program was founded, we have had 519 graduates come through our program. By the time we have the event in San Antonio we hope to graduate 6 more.

THIS WILL BE A FLAG LINE ONLY.

WEATHER: Hi 71 / Lo 50, 0% chance of rain, 45% Humidity

REQUESTOR: Tara Kostich, Executive Assistant to the CEO and General Counsel

STAGING: 1100 Hours, Wednesday, March 27, 2019
K9 For Warriors
4710 Tx 151
San Antonio, Texas 78227
https://goo.gl/maps/vwxMeCfr66s

BRIEFING: 1115 Hours

GRAND OPENING CEREMONY: 1200 Hours
K9 For Warriors
4710 Tx 151
San Antonio, Texas 78227
https://goo.gl/maps/vwxMeCfr66s

RC: Jim “Red” Hefner
aaahefner@aol.com

FC: Martin “SoJo” Sojourner
martinsojourner1943@gmail.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!

***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