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Special Mission Returning Soldiers Exhibit, New London, CT June 16th

June 13, 2012 by

*** Special Mission***
Returning Soldiers Exhibit
New London, CT.
SAT June 16th 1700hrs

Patriot Guard and associates,

We are very pleased to have been invited by The TSETSE Gallery to participate in a very special Veterans Art Exhibit in New London.

This gallery has been running a program with teens and recently returning soldiers in CT and RI where a group of teens met with a group of soldiers. The soldiers told their stories on what it was like to return home after being serving in the overseas. The teens then came back with proposals on works of art that would tell the soldiers stories. The soldiers decided for each teen which of their ideas they wanted them to make. The teens then went off, working with thier our artists, to make that piece.

 After the better part of a year, they have numerous works of art that they are showcasing at an exhibition during New London art night where all the galleries stay open. This will bring great attention to the issues returning soldiers face after serving their country.

 We will stand a flag line during the beginning of this event from 1700hrs to 1900hrs and they are expecting many Veterans to attend this event.

 Flag Captain Don Camden will be acting RCIC and will have flags on site.

 Final Staging

1630hrs (staging)
Saturday June 16th
190 State Street –across from City Hall
New London, CT



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God Bless America, Our Troops and 1st Responders!

 Regards,

Gregg “Flag 7” Barratt 

Patriot Guard Riders

Connecticut State Captain

203-921-8255
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Connecticut Trees of Honor Memorial Press Conference

June 2, 2012 by
Connecticut Patriot Guard has been invited to this event.  This is an “Attend On Your Own” event. 
 
press conference announcing new program
Connecticut Trees of Honor Memorial
Tuesday June 5th  1600hrs
Middletown Veterans Park
Walnut Grove Road
Middletown, CT


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ENFIELD, CT JULY 4TH PARADE; DETAILS TBA

May 28, 2012 by
Enfield, CT July 4th parade
Held on JULY 7th, 1000hrs (stage)
Enfield, CT

MORE DETAILS TBA, PLEASE STAND-BY

Gregg “Flag 7” Barratt
Patriot Guard Riders
Connecticut State Captain
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Memorial Day Breakfast, Portland CT

May 22, 2012 by

American Legion Hall

Freestone Avenue

PORTLAND CT


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Ormont Post 69 of the American Legion
Hosting it’s Annual Memorial Day Breakfast
American Legion Hall
Freestone Avenue off of Main St.
Portland, Connecticut
Breakfast will run from 7am until 11am or until the food runs out.
Breakfast will feature:
SGT Kathy Burke’s Chipped Beef on Toast
Baked Army Omelets
Bacon, Sausage
Grits
Coffee, tea, orange juice and milk.
Cost:  $ 5.00 per person and children under 12 are free.
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Wreath Laying Ceremony & Old Saybrook Memorial Day Parade

May 19, 2012 by

Wreath Laying Ceremony & Old Saybrook Memorial Day Parade.

MONDAY MAY 28, 2012
NAVAL Wreath Laying Ceremony on Connecticut River
Staging: 0800
Location:
Pavillion (Saybrook Pt Inn)
2 Bridge St
Old Saybrook 
Flags will be on site for short ceremony then we will ride as a group to the staging area for the Parade.
Donuts & coffee on site & restrooms on site.
Memorial Day Parade- once again we will lead the parade & park bikes on the town green and form a Flag Line on the green for the short ceremony after the parade. 
Staging: 0930
Location:  Old Saybrook Stop & Shop (front parking lot – note change)
                105 Elm St.
                Old Saybrook, CT
A special THANK YOU to Linda Camden & Joanne Natale for volunteering to walk the PGR Banner & LEAD THE PARADE.
Also, thanks to all those that have notified me they will be attending.

If you have any questions please email Greg Young at: pgrsparky@yahoo.com

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April 28 & April 29, 2012 New England Regional Chili Cook Off

April 21, 2012 by

Our main annual fund raiser for Patriot Guard of Connecticut that enables us to help the military community, veterans and first responders of Connecticut is the annual New England Regional Chili Cook Off [sanctioned by The International Chili Society (ICS) is a non-profit organization which benefits charities or non-profit organizations] held in Somers, Connecticut. The New England Regional Chili Cook Off is the largest ICS sanctioned chili cook off in New England.

This cook off location:
Pleasant View
452 South Road
Somers, Connecticut

The New England Regional Chili Cook Off had a long history in Somers, Connecticut in the 1980’s and 1990’s. The event then was held in Woburn, Massachusetts in recent years before returning to its home in Somers, Connecticut in 2006. Sanctioned and governed by the International Chili Society.

The New England Regional Chili Cook Off is very proud that the event benefits the Somers (Connecticut) Fire Department and Patriot Guard Riders of Connecticut and the outstanding work that they do in our community.

In the past four years the New England Regional Chili Cook Off has had a very profitable philanthropic fundraiser, in addition to collecting approximately 7 tons of canned goods for local non profit organizations. The American Red Cross also conducts a blood drive.

Because the The New England Regional Chili Cook Off is our main annual fund raiser for Patriot Guard of Connecticut it is our commitment to provide as much support as possible to make this event a success.

We will be publishing news and updates here: https://www.ctpatriotguard.org/category/afrnews

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Volunteers needed for Chili Cook off 4/28/12-4/29/2012

April 21, 2012 by

Folks we need your help! We are desperately low on volunteers for our Chili cook off coming up Saturday and Sunday, April 28th and 29th.

This is our ONLY fund raiser that helps us to help our Veterans and 1st Responders and we cannot do this without your help.

We need only four hours of your time or more if you can! Besides helping at the event, you get to enjoy an absolutely terrific day of food, music, vendors and never a dull moment with our own Mad Mike leading the way. It is also a great time to bring a significant other, friends and family to either help or simply enjoy the outstanding food and entertainment.

Please contact Sr Ride Captain Kevin Wakely with what shift you can help out with: chili.volunteers@gmail.com

Sat and Sunday shifts:

7-11am

10am-2pm

1pm-5pm

All Day


We also could use some help on Friday and you can contact Kevin for those hours needed.

If you have an interest in helping with the actual Chili cook-off, please contact Mad Mike at Madmike@chilict.com

I would certainly appreciate any help you can provide!

Gregg “Flag 7” Barratt

Patriot Guard Riders

Connecticut State Captain

www.ctpatriotguard.org

greggbarratt@gmail.com

203-921-8255

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OLD SAYBROOK MEMORIAL DAY PARADE, May 28

April 21, 2012 by

DATE:  MONDAY;  MAY 28, 2012

Once again we have been asked to participate in the Memorial Day Parade starting with the Dockside Naval Ceremony. Donuts & Coffee at the Saybrook Pt.

DOCKSIDE NAVAL CEREMONY STAGING:

Wreath Laying Ceremony at the CT River

Location: Saybrook Point

2 Bridge St.

Old Saybrook, CT

Staging Time: 0800

We will then proceed as a group to the staging area for the parade.

PARADE STAGING

Location: Behind Stop & Shop

105 Elm St

Old Saybrook, CT

Staging time: 0930

Old Saybrook Fire Dept is looking for a head count. Please Contact: Greg Young 860-395-1551 or pgrsparky@yahoo.com as soon as possible.

Hope to see you there!

Note – this is an “Attend on Your Own” event.

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Honor and Remember Flag Presentation 5/12/2012

April 4, 2012 by

Honor and Remember Flag Presentation – Chief Petty Officer Brian Bill, US Navy

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Saturday, May 12, 2012
8:30am until 11:30am

Join Honor and Remember, Connecticut Chapter at the 2nd Annual Spartyka Wounded Warrior 5K Connecticut Trail Run, as we honor the sacrifice of Navy Chief Special Warfare Operator Brian Bill, who was killed on August 6, 2011 in the Wardak Province of Afghanistan, when the Ch-47 Chinook helicopter in which he was riding was shot down. Brian was one of 31 United States service members killed in the crash.

Members of Chief Bill’s family will be present to accept the Personalized Honor and Remember Flag, as well as participate in the Trail Run.

In addition, Spartyka Nation will be acknowledging a Wounded Warrior of the Day, as part of its commitment to support the Wounded Warrior Project, and Wounded Warriors across the country.

CPO (SEAL) Brian Robert Bill
Born: August 23, 1979, Stamford, CT
Died: August 6, 2011, Wardak, Afganistan when his CH-47 Chinook helicopter crashed.

This is a public event, all are invited.

This is NOT an official Patriot Guard Riders of Connecticut official event – attend on your own. 

Patriot Guard Riders of Connecticut conducted and were honored to stand a mission for CPO Brian Bill on August, 19, 2011 in Stamford, CT

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State Captain Update and News

March 26, 2012 by

It’s Springtime and bike season! Well for some of us, it was bike season all winter with the minimal snow. Time to get out and enjoy the warm weather as well as get ready for many upcoming PGR events.

We have a lot coming up including our Chili cook off where we need more volunteers!! For all the upcoming events and missions, be sure to check out the CT PGR website at www.ctpatriotguard.org and look for the calendar feature.

Cook Off ALL HANDS ON DECK! April 28th and 29th

PGR help: We really need your help! We are VERY short on volunteers. Please help us on our only fund raiser by signing up for a four hour shift. Please contact Kevin Wakely: Chili.volunteers@gmail.com

If anyone knows any CLOWNS willing to work for free or close to free, Mike needs them for the children at the chili cook-off, contact at madmike@chilict.com.

Flag transports:

We are in desperate need for anyone in a cage and could help out every so often transport flags to missions. The flags will be staged throughout CT to make it easier for folks to volunteer to help out Please contact Flag Captain Don Camden at 860-301-0873 dcamden@snet.net. Flags will be staged in: Stamford, Cheshire, Middletown, East Granby, Vernon, Old Saybrook and Plainfield.

Website: www.ctpatriotguard.org

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Whether you make one mission, one event, or many….I appreciate your time and efforts and I am proud to be a part of such an honorable organization.

With thanks,

Gregg “Flag 7” Barratt
Patriot Guard Riders
Connecticut State Captain
www.ctpatriotguard.org
greggbarratt@gmail.com

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