CenTex PGR Event
Snowball Express Killeen Send Off
!! PLEASE READ ALL THE NOTES BELOW !!
The Patriot Guard Riders have again been invited to send off the Gold Star Families participating in this year's Snowball Express.
Date: Sun, 11 Dec 15
Staging Time: 1115
Staging Location: The south gate of the Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, located at the intersection of Reese Creek and Okalla Roads at the SW corner of Browns Cemetery (http://tinyurl.com/3x4f7fv)
Briefing: 1125 - PLEASE BE ON TIME!
KSU: 1130 +/- (move in gate)
WX: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 65. South southwest wind around 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Notes:
1. Be at staging ON TIME.
2. NO WEAPONS.
2. Due to Security Procedures, the only vehicle allowed in the gate will be the flag truck. When the flag truck drives in, members will be allowed to walk in on the tarmac and if you need, you may stay/sit at/on the flag truck. Once we are on the tarmac and the gate is closed, entry will be allowed only through the gate inside the Airport. Using the inside gate will require you to go through standard security checks. Be prepared to remove your shoes, etc.
3. We will establish a flagline/corridor on the tarmac for the families to walk through on their way to the aircraft. Departure time is scheduled for 1210.
4. This is not a sullen occasion, so Christmas attire, clapping, cheering, handshaking and hugging IS encouraged as the families pass us!
5. Arrive hydrated and bring water for yourself & a buddy.
6. Check the weather and dress appropriately for the conditions. Remember, the tarmac can get VERY windy!
Ride Captains/Flag Wrangler:
Gary "Saber8T" Blackburn; 254.702.4309; gblackburn@hot.rr.com
Amanda “Snappy†Carter; 254.383.0303; Amanda91B82@gmail.com
Larry “PapaDragon†Femrite; 254.317.5545; blewdragon6@yahoo.com
Howard “IndianJay†Byerley; 254.415.1895; HByerleyt@hot.rr.com
Thomas "Sleepy" Weideman; 254.258.4901; TWeideman@hot.rr.com
Ray Walker; 254.338.0282; DrillSergeant89@yahoo.com
Holly “Holler†Melendez; 254.931.0127; InVamous_Kai@yahoo.com
Mary “Marebear†Gregory; 254.458.2120; Mgregory2@hot.rr.com
Let's join together to give these deserving families a great send off!
