PGR_NTX Patriot Guard Confirmed Mission - Groundbreaking Ceremony, Denton County Veterans Memorial Project

[Mission Information For North Texas PGR]

Ladies and Gentlemen,

 

The PGR has been invited to attend the groundbreaking ceremony for the
Carrollton Veterans Memorial, on the grounds of the Sandy Jacobs Government
Center in Carrollton this Saturday, December 6, 2008 at 10:00 AM.  Lisa
"Gran" Wallace is the Ride Captain for this mission.  At this time there are
no plans to set up flags for this event but our presence was specifically
requested by the organizers and I know that flag bikes would be especially
welcome.

 

A final itinerary for this mission will be coming out shortly.  I have
included the official press release for this event (below) for your
information.  We know there are 2 events on Saturday but that's not a big
step for the North Texas PGR.

 

Thanks to everyone for their time and commitment.  Press release follows.

 

Steve Lucas

Deputy State Captain

North Texas PGR

 

GROUND BREAKING PLANNED FOR CARROLLTON VETERANS MEMORIAL

CARROLLTON - The Denton County Veterans Memorial Project Committee (DCVMP)
has planned a groundbreaking ceremony for Saturday, December 6, 2008 at
10:00am.  The ceremony will take place at the Sandy Jacobs Government Center
located at 1029 W. Rosemeade Pkwy, Carrollton, Texas, 75007.

The Memorial will be built on the front lawn of the Sandy Jacobs Government
Center.  All branches of the military will be honored, and memorial "star"
plaques will be available to honor individual veterans. Construction of the
memorial will begin immediately.  Cash donations are being accepted, and are
tax deductible. 

The DCVMP Committee includes US Congressman Kenny Marchant, Texas State
Senator Chris Harris, Texas State Representative Burt Solomons, Carrollton
Mayor Ron Branson, Denton County Commissioner Ron Marchant, as well as
several members from veterans groups in the area.  Local citizens along
businessmen & women have been meeting for the last year setting up the
DCVMP, to design the memorial.  HDR, an architectural firm, is currently
completing the plans.   

Commissioner Marchant stated:  "The Memorial has the full support of the
Denton County Commissioner's Court. We are very excited about the Veteran's
Memorial." 

The Carrollton Police Department will be providing a Color Guard, and local
high school groups will be performing at the ceremony. Light refreshments
will be served following the ceremony.

For more information, please contact Denton County Commissioner Marchant's
office at 972-434-7140.  

 
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