PGR_NTX Patriot Guard FINAL ITINERARY HOTH Mission Dedication of the Sacred Stone Vietnam Memorial Ranger, TX Aug 4, 2007

[Mission Information For North Texas PGR]

Elaine,

This will be sent over 1300 North Texas Riders the first of the week.  We
don't rely on the National website to get the word out to our Riders!

 

 

Rick 

 <mailto:b at sbcglobal.net>  

 

Dedication of the Sacred Stone, Ranger, TX Aug. 4, 2007

 

WHAT:  The citizens of Ranger, TX have invited the PGR to participate in the
dedication of The Sacred Stone, a Vietnam war memorial honoring those who
served from Ranger. This small town had 78 veterans who served in Vietnam
and a total of 184 who served during the Vietnam era. 

 

RIDE CAPTAINS: Milard Herweck
<http://us.f808.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=MelLaneHerweck@aol.com>
MelLaneHerweck at aol.com and Cecil Yoder
<http://us.f808.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=c-b-y@sbcglobal.net>
c-b-y at sbcglobal.net

 

WHEN:  Saturday, August 4, 2007

 

WHERE:  Ranger is located off of I-20 about half way between Abilene and Ft
Worth.

Those going West on I-20 from The Ft Worth area, take Exit 354 and continue
west on E. Loop 254 about 2 or 3 miles into Ranger.  Those going East on
I-20 from Abilene, take Exit 349 and go North on W. Loop 254 / FM 2461 about
2 to 3 miles into Ranger

 

STAGING:  Staging will be from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m., at the Municipal Park near
the swimming pool in the 800 block of W. Main in Ranger, Texas. Riders
briefing will be at 9:15 and KSU at 9:30.  As the streets will be blocked
off for our arrival, we will ride 2 - 4 abreast, through town on Main Street
led by David Hall with the Liberty Bell to the WWII Memorial Park where the
ceremony will take place. The Flag Line in place by 10:30 for the ceremony
starting at 11:00

 

WEATHER:  The temperatures will be HOT and there will always be the
possibility of an afternoon shower, so be prepared.  Start hydrating the
night before and push fluids all day.

The City has invited dignitaries from the Governors staff, the Attorney
General's office, the Under Secretary of Veterans Affairs, dignitaries from
the American Legion, VFW, and DAV. The Stone will be unveiled by Lieutenant
General Richard Carey, USMC (ret) and Mrs. L.M. Rogers, a Gold Star Mother
from Ranger who's son made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam. Fort Hood will
also provide an Apache helicopter flyover Directions to Ranger.  

Bring flag poles & flags if you've got them, the Support Truck with flags
will be there.   Please remember that our mission is to Stand Tall, Silent,
with honor and respect for this community and their Veterans whose thanks
for their service is long overdue.

All bike groups are welcome to ride with us.

Respectfully,

Mel Herweck and Cecil Yoder

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