Rio Grande Valley Patriot Guard Riders: "The Wall That Heals" Escort information

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The Patriot Guard Riders is a 100% volunteer, federally registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization which ensures dignity and respect at memorial services honoring fallen military heroes, first responders, and honorably discharged veterans.

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The Patriot Guard Riders is a diverse amalgamation of riders from across the nation. We have one thing in common besides motorcycles. We have an unwavering respect for those who risk their very lives for America’s freedom and security, including fallen military heroes, first responders, and honorably discharged veterans. If you share this respect, please join us.

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Our main mission is to attend the funeral services of fallen American heroes as invited guests of the family. Each mission we undertake has two basic objectives:

1. Show our sincere respect for our fallen heroes, their families, and their communities.

2. Shield the mourning family and their friends from interruptions created by any protester or group of protesters.

We accomplish the latter through strictly legal and non-violent means.

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Friday, October 28, 2011

"The Wall That Heals" Escort information

Greetings My PGR Brothers & Sisters and Biker Groups,

I received this email earlier today from Oscar Pena, Ride Capt., Corpus Christi South Texas PGR, State Contact Coordinator, and passing it on for those interested in participating.

Mr. Russ, Mr. John H and I have gone as far as Kaufman, Tx to participate in an event similar to this one. The most recent event, Escorting "The Wall That Heals" from Falfurrias, Tx to McAllen, Tx last April. It is a good ride and very much worth the effort!

Due to prior commitments, I will be unable to participate on this ride.

Scroll down for the details.

Thank You for your continued support

God Bless you and your families.

"Rolling Thunder"

Joe & Lorie, Ride Capt.
RGV, South Texas PGR
(956)341-2710

SP5, US Army 1978 - 1982
Reserve 1982 - 1984

"Land of the Free and Home of the Brave"
"UNITED WE STAND,Divided We Fall"
Let's Make It Happen Fellow RGV/PGR

----- Forwarded Message -----
From: Oscar Pena <pgrstx@cableone.net>
To: lorieorjoe@yahoo.com
Sent: Thursday, October 27, 2011 6:25 PM
Subject: Fwd: "Wall that Heals"

Received this from Jerry today. Jerry will be Ride Captain for this escort. If you have any questions he can be reached at 361-676-8860.

The truck carrying the 'Wall That Heals', a smaller version of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington, DC, will arrive at Big Vic's Truck Stop, US 59/87 in Victoria @ 10 am, Tuesday 1 November. We will escort it from Victoria to Goliad and on to the Refugio Community Center.
Tentative route:
US 59 south to Goliad exit-Continue to Goliad and left turn @ Alt 77/183 south to Refugio-Right turn @ Commons Street to Swift St.-Right turn on Swift St. and left turn to Community Center
Victoria Staging will be a Shell (Big Vic's Truckstop) at intersection of Hwy 59 &Hwy 87
Briefing @ 10 am
KSU @ 10:15am
(All bikes need to be fueled prior to departure)
Tentative route - US 59 south to Goliad exit