PGR_NTX Patriot Guard - Short Notice- Event To Honor Iwo Jima Survivor

[Mission Information For North Texas PGR]

FINAL ITINERARY





Patriot's Name: 
Jay Alvin Kerr

Mission Name: 
Short Notice- Event To Honor Iwo Jima Survivor.

Military Branch: 
United States Marine Corps

Additional Military Info: 
Veteran WWII,Iwo Jima Survivor

Ride Captain: 
Dewey "Diehard" Dyer; 214-316-8730; dgd4758 at sbcglobal.net

Mission: 
This Event is an Opportunity to Honor Marine Jay Alvin Kerr,who was on Iwo Jima on February 23, 1945, the day the American Flag was raised.We've just learned that Jay is very ill and the doctors say he only has a few months remaining.He is now in Hospice care living out his remaining days at his home.We will be present along with David Hall,"Sir Duck" and the Liberty Bell along with many friends and family members to Honor and Pay Tribute to this American Hero from the Greatest Generation.

PART 1: 
Stage at the home of Jay Kerr.Monday,Nov.30, 12:00 Noon

Mission Date: 
11/30/2009

Staging Time: 
12:00 PM

Briefing Time: 
12:30 PM

Details Of Part 1: 
Immediately after the briefing, we will form a flag line beside David Hall's traveling Liberty Bell.Hopefully Jay will feel up to ringing the Bell.Jay's wife has requested their Chaplain who is also a Marine from WWII be present.Also there a possibility that Jim Douglas from Channel 8 News will be there to do a story about this Great Patriot and Hero.There will be many friends and family members in attendence on Monday also.
This will probably be the only opportunity we as a group will ever get to show Jay and his family members how much he means to everyone of us and how much we truly appreciate and honor him for all the sacrifices that he made for all of us. 
Let's Not Disappoint Him.

Staging Address For Part 1: 
The home of Jay Kerr 
4 Grovenor Court
Dallas, Tx 75225


Map To Staging Area For Part 1: 
http://www.mapquest.com/mq/10-CoehuF5hYaZb

Water Truck For Part 1: 
- The Flag/Water Truck WILL Be There.


Weather Forecast: 
Partly Cloudy and Windy. High temperature of 54

Comments: 
- Please remember that our mission is to stand tall and silent, and with honor and respect for this patriot and their family. 




Respectfully Submitted By: 
Dewey G. Dyer


Assistant Deputy State Captain

Submitted By: 
dgd4758 at sbcglobal.net






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