PGR_NTX Patriot Guard KIA Mission in Palestine

[Mission Information For North Texas PGR]

Ladies and Gentlemen,

 

Below is information on a KIA mission from Palestine.  I'm sure that our
brothers and sisters in East Texas would appreciate any support anyone can
provide in support of this hero and his family.

 

Steve Lucas

 

----- Original Message ----- 

From: Sheliamanning at aol.com 

To: Sheliamanning at aol.com 

Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2008 3:36 PM

Subject: Final Itinerary: PFC Heath Pickard, 21, U.S. Army, Palestine,
Texas:

 

Another East Texan has made the ultimate sacrifice in Iraq.  PFC Heath
Pickard, 21, originally of Frankston, TX was killed on Thursday, Oct. 16
when his unit was hit by mortar fire and rocket-fired grenades at Baquba
Airfield, approximately 40 miles northeast of Baghdad.  

 

His family has requested that the PGR be present at his services.  The
missions are a 'go' and all contacts have been made.    

 

Story in the Palestine Herald Press:
<http://www.palestineherald.com/homepage/local_story_295035821.html?keyword=
leadpicturestory>
http://www.palestineherald.com/homepage/local_story_295035821.html?keyword=l
eadpicturestory

 

2 PART MISSIONS

PART 1:

 

PFC Pickard will be arriving at Tyler Airport tomorrow, Oct. 22nd at 9 AM.
We will accompany PFC Pickard and his family to the Funeral Home in
Palestine.
Herrington Funeral Home
3434 S Loop 256
Palestine, TX 75801
(903) 731- 4441

 

Staging: 8 AM at Johnson Aviation on West side of airport, just off 
of Hwy 64 (903) 593- 4343 (Randy or Rex Johnson).

map link to staging area:            http://tinyurl.com/5w7b2k


 

Senior Ride Captain: Robert Young   903.445.3486
<mailto:hammer4y at yahoo.com> hammer4y at yahoo.com


 

ALL GROUPS, CLUBS, INDEPENDENTS, ETC. ARE WELCOME TO STAND WITH US AS WE
ACCOMPANY THIS SOLDIER HOME. 

 

PART 2:

 

This is the final itinerary for the Patriot Guard Mission to honor PFC Heath
Pickard, 21, of Palestine, TX.  

Services: 10:00 am, Saturday, October 25th at Evangelistic Temple, 3011 N.
Loop 256, Palestine, TX (903-729-2863) with Dr. Barry Roberts officiating.
Interment will follow at Land of Memory Cemetery, Hwy. 287 North at FM 3224,
Palestine, Texas, under the direction of Herrington/Land of Memory Funeral
Home of Palestine.          
 
Ride Captains:  J. C. White (903-389-7810)
<http://us.mc560.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=muggshotzoftx@aol.com>
muggshotzoftx at aol.com and Jim Ray (903-780-1174) yarjj at aol.com 

 

Weather Report:  Sunny and 65 degrees.  Please remember Texas weather and
come prepared for anything.         

ALL GROUPS, CLUBS, INDEPENDENTS, ETC. ARE WELCOME.  The only prerequisite is
RESPECT.  Also remember, you do not have to ride a motorcycle to join in.
The flag line is open to all who wish to participate.  

Staging Site and Time:  8:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. at the church, approx. 1/2
mile east of Hwy. 19/287 on North Loop 256 in Palestine.  All new members
are requested to sign a PGR Release of Liability prior to the Riders'
Meeting, which will commence at 9:00 am.  We will then set up the flag line
prior to guests arriving.   After the service begins, the main group will
move the flag line approx. 5 miles north to the cemetery.  Some flag bikes
will remain at the church to accompany the procession.  

 

Please remain flexible as to the requirements of the mission (SEMPER GUMBY).
Stand tall and silent as you honor Fallen Hero and his family.  Please ride
safely and defensively.  And thanks again for your participation.   

 

Doug Smith (Streaker) 

Deptuty State Captain, East Texas Area 

Palestine, Texas USA 

 
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