<html xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" xmlns:m="http://schemas.microsoft.com/office/2004/12/omml" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40">
<head>
<meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=us-ascii">
<meta name=Generator content="Microsoft Word 12 (filtered medium)">
<style>
<!--
/* Font Definitions */
@font-face
{font-family:"Cambria Math";
panose-1:2 4 5 3 5 4 6 3 2 4;}
@font-face
{font-family:Calibri;
panose-1:2 15 5 2 2 2 4 3 2 4;}
@font-face
{font-family:"Comic Sans MS";
panose-1:3 15 7 2 3 3 2 2 2 4;}
/* Style Definitions */
p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal
{margin:0in;
margin-bottom:.0001pt;
font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";}
a:link, span.MsoHyperlink
{mso-style-priority:99;
color:blue;
text-decoration:underline;}
a:visited, span.MsoHyperlinkFollowed
{mso-style-priority:99;
color:purple;
text-decoration:underline;}
p.MsoListParagraph, li.MsoListParagraph, div.MsoListParagraph
{mso-style-priority:34;
margin-top:0in;
margin-right:0in;
margin-bottom:0in;
margin-left:.5in;
margin-bottom:.0001pt;
font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";}
span.EmailStyle17
{mso-style-type:personal-compose;
font-family:"Comic Sans MS";
color:blue;
font-weight:normal;
font-style:normal;
text-decoration:none none;}
.MsoChpDefault
{mso-style-type:export-only;}
@page Section1
{size:8.5in 11.0in;
margin:1.0in 1.0in 1.0in 1.0in;}
div.Section1
{page:Section1;}
-->
</style>
<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
<o:shapedefaults v:ext="edit" spidmax="1026" />
</xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
<o:shapelayout v:ext="edit">
<o:idmap v:ext="edit" data="1" />
</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]-->
</head>
<body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple>
<div class=Section1>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";
color:blue'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span
style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Final Itinerary <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>“Red River
44” Interment and Memorial Service</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>2 - 149<sup>th</sup>
Aviation Regiment<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><u><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Mission Date
September 13, 2009<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><u><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span></u></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Ride
Captains:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Randy “Coach” Roberts (940)
390-6243 (c) <a href="mailto:rkroberts127@hotmail.com">rkroberts127@hotmail.com</a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<div style='mso-element:para-border-div;border:none;border-bottom:dotted windowtext 3.0pt;
padding:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in'>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;border:none;padding:0in'><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;border:none;padding:0in'><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Bill
“Rotorhead” Holcomb (972) 672-2701 (c) <a
href="mailto:aapylt@aol.com">aapylt@aol.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;border:none;padding:0in'><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
</div>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;
font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<div style='mso-element:para-border-div;border:none;border-bottom:dotted windowtext 3.0pt;
padding:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in'>
<p class=MsoNormal style='border:none;padding:0in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>On September 17, 2008 seven soldiers
from the 2-149<sup>th</sup> Aviation Task Force 34 were killed in a CH47
Chinook crash near Talil, Iraq. Killed were:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='border:none;padding:0in'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;
font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='border:none;padding:0in'><b><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>SSgt Luke Mason</span></b><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>, 37,
Springtown, Texas. He is survived by his wife and four daughters. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='border:none;padding:0in'><b><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>CW3 Brady Rudolf</span></b><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>, 37, Oklahoma
City, Oklahoma. He is survived by his wife and three children. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='border:none;padding:0in'><b><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>CW2 Corry Edwards</span></b><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>, 38, Kennedale,
Texas. He is survived by his wife and two sons. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='border:none;padding:0in'><b><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>SGT Daniel</span></b><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> <b>Eshbaugh</b>,
43, Norman, Oklahoma. He is survived by his wife and three children. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='border:none;padding:0in'><b><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>CSM Julio Ordonez</span></b><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>, 54, San
Antonio, Texas. He is survived by his wife and four children. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='border:none;padding:0in'><b><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>CPT Robert Vallejo II</span></b><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>, 28, Richland
Hills, Texas. He is survived by his wife and a newborn son he never got
to meet. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='border:none;padding:0in'><b><span style='font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>CPL Michael Thompson</span></b><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>, 23, Harrah,
Oklahoma. He is survived by his parents and sister.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;border:none;padding:0in'><span
style='font-size:8.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
</div>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-size:8.0pt;
font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;
font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Part 1 – Escort and Interment:
Sunday, September 13, 2009; 2-149<sup>th</sup> Armory Grand Prairie, Texas to
DFW National Cemetery, Dallas, Texas</span></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Staging – 7:15 AM; Briefing
– 7:45 AM</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>2-149<sup>th</sup> Armory </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>1013 Lakecrest Drive</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Grand Prairie, Texas 75051-3446<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Map - </span><b><a
href="http://tinyurl.com/nwlhmk">http://tinyurl.com/nwlhmk</a><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Riders
will stage on the side road adjacent to the armory. There will be a
continental breakfast served in the armory at 0730. We will depart for
DFW National Cemetery at 0830. We will be on a tight time line during
this mission. The base is a secure federal area and no firearms are
allowed. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<div style='mso-element:para-border-div;border:none;border-bottom:dotted windowtext 3.0pt;
padding:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in'>
<p class=MsoNormal style='border:none;padding:0in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Upon arriving at DFW National Cemetery
we will form a flag line to honor the Heroes and Families of “Red River
44”, after which we will escort back to the armory for the Memorial
Service.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;border:none;padding:0in'><span
style='font-size:8.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
</div>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><b><span style='font-size:8.0pt;
font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Part
2 – Memorial Service: Sunday, September 13, 2009, 11:00 AM; 2-149<sup>th</sup>
Armory Grand Prairie, Texas<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<div style='mso-element:para-border-div;border:none;border-bottom:dotted windowtext 3.0pt;
padding:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in'>
<p class=MsoNormal style='border:none;padding:0in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>After returning to the armory we will
provide a flag line along the path from the armory to the hanger where the
Memorial Service will be held. We will maintain the flag line during the
Memorial Service to honor the families and children of the crew of “Red
River 44”. The final part of the Memorial Service will be the
dedication of a memorial park, specially constructed to the memory of the crew
of Red River 44. You may remember that the North Texas PGR contributed a
bench for the park during its construction.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;border:none;padding:0in'><span
style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
</div>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-size:8.0pt;
font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Weather: </span></b><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>90 degrees, T-
Storms less than 20% chance of precipitation<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>We
will have a flag and water truck at both DFW National Cemetery for the
interment and at the armory for the memorial service.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Iron
horses if you can, big flags will be in demand and, we’re sure, quite
appreciated for this mission as we honor the families of all seven Heroes of
the crew of “Red River 44”. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Cages
are always welcome and appreciated. All groups are welcome to ride with
us as we honor these Heroes.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<div style='mso-element:para-border-div;border:none;border-bottom:dotted windowtext 3.0pt;
padding:0in 0in 1.0pt 0in'>
<p class=MsoNormal style='border:none;padding:0in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='border:none;padding:0in'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>We have a very special bond with the
2-149<sup>th</sup>, as we sent them off to war. We buried their Heroes and we
escorted them home as they returned to their families and loved ones. Please
join us as we write a final chapter in the lives of the family and crew of
“Red River 44”. Let us NEVER FORGET THEIR SACRIFICE. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='border:none;padding:0in'><o:p> </o:p></p>
</div>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Respectfully
Submitted,</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Randy
“Coach” Roberts</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>North
Texas Senior Ride Captain<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Bill
“Rotorhead” Holcomb</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>North
Texas Senior Ride Captain</span><o:p></o:p></p>
</div>
</body>
</html>