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**ATTEND ON YOUR OWN** WORLD MEMORIAL FLAG PROJECT CT STATE CAPITOL HARTFORD CT 06/10/2019

06/08/2019 By
**ATTEND ON YOUR OWN**
WORLD MEMORIAL FLAG PROJECT
FLAG DISPLAY
CT STATE CAPITOL LAWN
210 CAPITOL AV
HARTFORD, CT 06106
9:30AM STAGE
Patriot Guard and Associates;
We have received an invitation for members to attend at the State Capitol in Hartford.
The World Memorial Project will be opening a 28 x 60 foot  50lb American Flag on the Lawn of the State Capitol as part of the 5 year mission to bring this flag to all 50 State Capitols and multiple Monuments. The mission of the flag started its tour on the 15th Anniversary of the 9/11 Attacks. 
Currently the Flag is returning from Normandy France where it was opened on Omaha Beach in Honor of the 75th Anniversary of D Day. 
The Mission Statement from World Memorial Project for the flag is “To Honor those who gave their lives for the Red White and Blue and Respect the Men and Women on the job today willing to risk it all to Preserve our Freedom and keep us Safe”. 
This is a Public Event and should take no more than 20-30 mins to accomplish.
For more information about the project, go to www.thepatriotflag.us and click on the Flag II tab. 
The flag will then travel to the State Capitol on Providence RI for a 2pm display. 
God Bless America, Our Troops, and Our First Responders.
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**SPECIAL MISSION** 10TH ANNUAL IWO JIMA SURVIVORS /GOLD STAR FAMILIES RIDE NEW BRITAIN, CT SUNDAY 05/19/2019 10:30A STAGING

05/16/2019 By
**SPECIAL MISSION** 
10TH ANNUAL IWO JIMA SURVIVORS/GOLD STAR FAMILIES RIDE
NATIONAL IWO JIMA MEMORIAL
ELLA GRASSO BLVD (IWO JIMA WAY)
NEW BRITAIN CT 06053
SUNDAY 05/19/2019
10:30AM STAGING
Patriot Guard and Associates;
We are Honored to have been invited to Stand a Flag Line at the National Iwo Jima Memorial for the arrival of participants of the 10th Annual Iwo Jima Survivors/Gold Star Families Ride and during Ceremonies at the Memorial. 
Participants are expected to arrive at the Memorial at approx 11:15-11:30.
Members have been  invited to go to the New Britain VFW for a luncheon following the ceremony. 
We will Stand a Flag Line for the riders arrival and for the Ceremony.
RC Linda Liversidge-Daley will be RCIC with flags and water on site. 
God Bless America, Our Troops, and Our First Responders.
 

William F. Petras III (Skip)

Assistant State Captain
CT Patriot Guard Riders
860-463-5316 (cell)
860-358-9648 (fax)
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**RI HOTH MISSION** ECHO TAPS EXETER, RI SATURDAY MAY 18, 2019

05/14/2019 By

Patriot Guard and Associates

 Below is a HOTH Mission posted by RI PGR.
If any CT PGR member wishes to attend Please let Jack Casey know
. Mission info is posted. We will be assisting RI with a flag line. CT RCIC will be SRC Jack Casey.

HOTH Mission

Echo Taps

Exeter, Rhode Island – 05-18-19

ABOUT THE MISSION:

Patriot Guard Riders,

Once again, we are honored to be asked for a flag line at the RI Veterans Cemetery on Saturday, May 18th as brass players from across the state join together to honor all our fallen heroes.

We all have come to know Armed Forces Day as the annual Echo Taps Ceremony. Brass players perform an echoing cascade of Taps in recognition of the sacrifice our heroes have made for our country.

 
PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 05-18-19
Staging Time: 11:00
Dunkin Dounts
561 S. COUNTY TRAIL
Exeter, Rhode Island 02822
 
Ride Captain:
“Cowboy” Mike Graichen
mikegncbc@gmail.com
401-473-0124
 
Special Instructions:
KSU 11:20am
 
Flags & Water:
Flags will be provided
Large Bike Flags will NOT be needed.
Water will be provided.
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**SPECIAL MISSION** BLESSING OF THE BIKES NEW LONDON, CT SUNDAY 04/14/19 10AM STAGING

04/10/2019 By
**SPECIAL MISSION**
BLESSING OF THE BIKES
OCEAN BEACH PARK
98 NEPTUNE AV
NEW LONDON, CT 06320
10AM STAGE
Patriot Guard and Associates;
We have been invited by The New London Motorcycle Club to participate in their Annual Blessing of the Bikes at Ocean Beach Park. 
We will set up and staff an information tent for the event to distribute information and answer questions. We will also Stand a Flag Line for the Blessing along with the New London Motorcycle Club members. The Blessing will take place at 2pm.
SRC Jack Casey will be RCIC with Flags and water on site.  
Members that have flags are requested to bring them. 
God Bless America, Our Troops, and Our First Responders. 
— 

William F. Petras III (Skip)

Assistant State Captain
CT Patriot Guard Riders
860-463-5316 (cell)
860-358-9648 (fax)
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HONOR MISSION** DANIEL A. FLORES JR SGT US ARMY COLD WAR ERA MIDDLETOWN, CT TUESDAY 03/19/2019 9AM STAGING

03/15/2019 By
** HONOR MISSION **
DANIEL ANTONIO FLORES JR SGT
US ARMY COLD WAR ERA
1995 – 2000
 
CEMETERY STAGE ONLY
CT STATE VETERANS CEMETERY
317 BOW LA
MIDDLETOWN, CT 06457
TUESDAY 03/19/2019
9AM STAGE
Patriot Guard and Associates;
Sadly we have been called to Stand in Honor for Daniel Flores Jr, SGT US Army Cold War Era.
Significant Duty Stations include the US Army Garrison, Italy attached to the 173rd Engineer Detachment as a Combat Engineer. 
Significant Awards include the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal x3, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Army Non-Commissioned Officer Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Parachute Badge, Expert Marksmanship Badge, (Rifle M-16), Expert Marksmanship Badge (Grenade) and Drivers Badge.
We will Stand a Flag Line for Services at the Cemetery only.
SRC Gregg Barratt will be RCIC with flags and water on site.
Members are reminded that Personal Weapons are not permitted on State Property.
God Bless America, Our Troops, and Our First Responders.

William F. Petras III (Skip)

Assistant State Captain
CT Patriot Guard Riders
860-463-5316 (cell)
860-358-9648 (fax)
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Partial Lists of Upcoming Events – to mark your calendars

12/02/2018 By

The following is a partial list of upcoming events that we have requests for

12/06/2018 CT Veterans Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony  Hartford CT (Pending)
12/7/2018   Honor Mission  Cromwell CT
12/11/2018  Welcome Home Ceremony Hartford Armory
12/11/2018  WAA Escort Branford, CT
12/12/2018  WAA Escort Enfield, CT
12/13/2018  WAA Escort Cromwell/Middletown CT
12/15/2018  WAA Wreath Laying Middletown CT
This list does not include and Honor Missions that have not been requested as of today.  More details on the above will be forthcoming.
Thank you for all you do !
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WAA Benefit Attend on your own Thursday 11/29/18 3p-7p Windsor Locks, CT

11/27/2018 By

WAA Benefit

Attend on your own Thursday 11/29/18 3p-7p Windsor Locks, CT

We have been invited to attend a Wreaths Across America benefit event at Bobby V’s 11 Schoephoester Rd Windsor Locks, CT 06096. There will be a Live Broadcast with Rob Dibble from ESPN Radio in which PGR will discuss Wreaths Across America on Air. Attached is the email invite from Renee Dinino from IHeart Media. This event is open to anyone who wants to attend. Thanks Skip

PGR is invited to be on LIVE with Rob Dibble to promote and talk about Wreaths Across America

This year we are short on time due to holiday’s but wanted to make sure you knew how much we support this!

Bring as many as you like – most likely 2 to speak on air. You can bring a roll up and set up a donation jar and grab a table.

This is a Budweiser event – so no other beer group can be mentioned.

Can you make it or anyone? Even someone to go on air?

11 Schoephoester Road, Windsor Locks, CT 06096

Renee DiNino

On Air Personality The River 105.9

Director of Community Affairs & Community Programming

iHeartMedia Hartford & New Haven

Renee3@iheartmedia.com

10 Columbus Blvd. |Hartford, CT| 06106

iHeartMedia.com

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2018 CT PGR Get Together

06/30/2018 By

2018 CT PGR Get Together

 

Patriot Guard and Associates;

It is again time to announce our annual PGR Summer Get Together.  Please let me know if you can attend and how many will be coming with you. Attached is the flyer so you can save the date.
Hope to see everyone there.

William F. Petras III (Skip)

Assistant State Captain
CT Patriot Guard Riders
860-463-5316 (cell)
860-358-9648 (fax)
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** Special Mission** PTSD WARRIORS COVE ISLAND RETREAT SATURDAY OCT 7, 2017 0900 hrs Stage

10/04/2017 By

** Special Mission**

PTSD WARRIORS COVE ISLAND RETREAT

SATURDAY OCT 7, 2017

0900 hrs Stage

Patriot Guard and Associates;

The Patriot Guard has been personally requested by A Gold Star Mother to attend and would appreciate our help at the following event supporting our Warriors experiencing PTSD.

PTSD WARRIORS COVE ISLAND RETREAT
SATURDAY OCTOBER 7, 2017
10:00 AM TO 3:00 PM
363 WEED AVENUE
STAMFORD, CT 06902

 

We will set up an informational table at the event.

Staging will be at 0900 hrs.

ASC Jack Casey will be RCIC and will have 2 tables and 4 chairs with him. If anyone else is able to help out with providing a tent, it would be appreciated. If members are planning to attend, it is requested that you bring a chair(s) with you.

A large crowd is expected. Food and entertainment will be provided.

God Bless America, Our Troops, and Our First Responders.

For the State Captain,

 

—
William F. Petras III (Skip)
Assistant State Captain
CT Patriot Guard Riders
ascspetras@ctpatriotguard.org
860-463-5316 (cell)
860-358-9648 (fax)

 

 

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***HONOR MISSION***FRANK T. SARNO, SP3, US ARMY, 1030 HRS (10:30 AM), THURSDAY, 14 SEPTEMBER 2017, WALLINGFORD, CT 06492

09/11/2017 By

***HONOR MISSION***

FRANK T. SARNO, SP3, US ARMY

1030 HRS (10:30 AM), THURSDAY, 14 SEPTEMBER 2017

WALLINGFORD, CT 06492

Patriot Guard Riders and Associates,
 
Sadly we are called to honor Frank T. Sarno, Sp3, US Army. No further info is available due to fire at Personnel Records Center.
 
ASC Jack Casey will be RCIC and have Flags and water on site.
 
CHURCH STAGE:
 
0930 hrs (9:30 am), Thursday, 14 September 2017
Church of the Resurrection
115 Pond Hill Road
Wallingford, CT 06492
 
INTERMENT STAGE:
 
Following Church service. Time is approximate.
1030 Hrs (10:30 am), Thursday, 14 September 2017
St. John Cemetery
400 Christian Street
Wallingford, CT 06492
 

God Bless America, Our Troops and First Responders.

Regards,

MAC MCARTHUR

STATE CAPTAIN

CT PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS

statecaptain@ctpatriotguard.org

haddamac@gmail.com

mac06438@aol.com

Cell:860-682-7625

Fax: 860-345-3654

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