PGR_NTX Patriot Guard Final Itinerary-Forever Free Celebration, McKinney 11AUG07

[Mission Information For North Texas PGR]

The PGR has been invited to participate in the Forever Free patriotic celebration.  This will be one of the largest activities that the North Texas PGR has been invite to participate in, with an expected attendance in excess of 25,000 people.  Television advertising will begin on Monday, August 6th, with ads appearing on Oprah, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and many other prime time ads.

What is Forever Free?

  a.. When - Saturday, August 11th; 1700 - 2145 (5 PM to 9:45 PM) 
  b.. Where - Myers Park , 7117 CR 166, McKinney , TX 
  c.. Gates open at 1600 (4 PM) with the program beginning at 1700. 
  d.. PARKING - $5.00 
  e.. Special Government & Military Speakers 
  f.. Celebrities 
  g.. F-18 Fly Over, CH-47 Chinook, 2 Apache Attack Helicopters 
  h.. Other Military Equipment for Static Display 
  i.. A custom Harley, beautifully restored in memory of LCPL Louis Qualls, USMC, who was from Temple 
  j.. The Liberty Bell 
  k.. Fireworks 
  l.. Barney and Me Boxing 
  m.. Youth Interactive Activities 
  n.. Come early to preview the helicopters and vintage military equipment 
  o.. Fun, food and drinks for the entire family 
  p.. Bring blankets or lawn chairs for seating 
  q.. Coolers allowed but NO alcoholic beverages 
  r.. Entertainment by Stephen Cochran and Matt Snook from Nashville 
  s.. Also featuring McKinney Community Band 
  t.. For more info about the event, they ask you to visit www.professionalsportsmarketing.com or www.unitedweservemil.org.  And, again, when we get the itinerary from the RC, you'll have 
The Mission:       To meet 80 plus wounded soldiers arriving on a C-130 cargo plane at McKinney Airport ( Collin County Regional Airport, 1500 E. Industrial, McKinney TX) at 3:00 pm, to stand a double flag line (100 flags) for the soldiers exiting the plane to the bus staging area. Accompanying the soldiers will be 6 Generals, an Admiral, and other noted dignitaries. Lead the buses to the Crosspoint Church on Stonebridge Drive , for a private performance of the nights entertainers and reception from the church. Then to lead the buses to Myers Park to arrive prior to 5:00pm.

Special Note:   We will have a 12 year old boy suffering from a brain tumor who will be riding with us on this mission. His name is Brandon Barta. He has undergone two surgeries and recently attend his Make-A-Wish trip to Disney World. His Uncle is a career soldier stationed in Germany . He loves motorcycles and I have invited him to ride with us. The people with Forever Free have asked him to be a part of the activities, and they are even planning a helicopter ride for him.

Ride Captain:    Robert "Knighthawk" Coffman    pgr-knighthawk at sbcglobal.net     Cell    214-726-5500

Road Guard Captain:     Bill "Starz" Watkins    pgrstarz at sbcglobal.net     

  a.. We have been asked to assist McKinney Police Department  in escort duties. 
  b.. Lights are required. 
Staging:    McKinney Airport ( Collin County Regional Airport , 1500 E. Industrial,  McKinney Tx ), from 1:45pm to 2:15pm.  Motorcycles will be staged on arrival to be able to follow buses as they leave the airport.  Big flag bikes will lead the buses.  I am hoping for at least 10 to 12 big flag bikes.  Rider briefing will begin at 2:30pm, with flag line in place and ready to extend to the plane ramp upon its arrival.  Immediately follow the soldiers boarding the buses, the flag line will be broken down and riders will move to their bikes.

McKinney Airport:    Take the Eldorado Exit east off US 75 (Central Expressway).  Eldorado will turn into Industrial and run into the entrance of the airport.

Parking at Myers Park :    There will be a special area for the PGR to park.  There will be no charge for PGR Parking.

Weather:   Welcome to Texas summer.  It will be Hot-Hot-Hot!  Start hydrating the night before, and continue throughout the day. 

Bring Flag poles and Flags if you have them.  The Support Trucks will be there with 100 flags and water/Gatorade.

This is a very special opportunity for us to show our respect and gratitude to these soldiers who have served our country.

All cages, bikes and bike groups are welcome. 
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