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CT PGR Summer Get Together

June 7, 2017 by

CT PGR Summer Get Together

Patriot Guard and Associates;

It is again time to announce our annual Get Together to be held on July 30, 2017 at the Portland Co 2 Picnic Grounds at 84 Indian Hill Av, Portland, CT.  We will again be asking $10.00 per person. Please rsvp by Monday July 24th.

SUNDAY JULY 30, 2017

1PM TILL ???

PORTLAND CO 2 PICNIC GROUNDS

84 INDIAN HILL AV.

PORTLAND, CT. 06480

PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR SUMMER GET TOGETHER. A DAY TO GET TOGETHER TO EAT, DRINK AND SOCIALIZE IN A NON MISSION ENVIRONMENT. OPEN TO PGR MEMBERS AND FAMILY/SIGNIFICANT OTHERS.

COST IS $10.00 PER PERSON.

ALL ARE ENCOURAGED TO BRING YOUR FAVORITE DISH, DESSERT, APPETIZER OR WHATEVER.

BYOB

HOT DOGS, BURGERS AND BEVERAGES (SODA, WATER) PROVIDED.

EMAIL SKIP PETRAS   :    MUXSONARGANG@GMAIL.COM WITH WHAT YOU ARE BRINGING AND HOW MANY PERSONS WILL BE ATTENDING BY

 MONDAY JULY 24TH

RAIN OR SHINE

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***SHORT NOTICE SPECIAL EVENT***LEONARD F. DUBE, CMS, US AIR FORCE/US ARMY, 1300 HRS (1:00 PM), SUNDAY, 7 MAY 2017, COE MEMORIAL PARK, TORRINGTON, CT 06790

May 5, 2017 by

***SHORT NOTICE SPECIAL EVENT***

LEONARD F. DUBE, CMS, US AIR FORCE/US ARMY

1300 HRS (1:00 PM), SUNDAY, 7 MAY 2017

COE MEMORIAL PARK, TORRINGTON, CT 06790

***SHORT NOTICE***

Patriot Guard and Associates,

We are honored to be invited to a Special Mission to honor Leonard (Len) F. Dube, who retired from the US Air Force as a Chief Master Sergeant, and who also served in the US Army during the Korean War on a Landing Ship Tank. He transitioned into the Air Force and worke as a Combat Controller during the Vietnam War. He also served during Operation Desert Shiueld/Desert Storm as an Air Transportation Manager with the 439th Combat Support Squadron. He was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal with one Device, USAF Commendation Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal with Bronze Conduct Knots, USAF Good Conduct Medal, Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Ribbon with four devices, National Defense Service Medal with Gold Star, Medal of Merit, Vietnam Service Ribbon, Armed Forces Service Ribbon, Kuwait Liberation Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with one device, Air Force Longevity Service Ribbon with two devices,Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon with Bronze Star device and the Army Service Ribbon.

We will stand a Flag Line during his Memorial Service.

ASC Jack Casey will be RCIC and Flags and water will be on Site.

STAGE: 1200 HRS (12:00 PM), Sunday, 7 May 2017
Coe Memorial Park
101 Litchfield Street
Torrington, CT 06790

God Bless America, Our Troops and First Responders.

Regards,

MAC MCARTHUR

STATE CAPTAIN

CT PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS

statecaptain@ctpatriotguard.org

haddamac@gmail.com

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ATTEND ON YOUR OWN SPECIAL EVENT***REOPENING OF THE AMVETS POST #47, 1200 HRS, (12:00 PM), SATURDAY, 18 MARCH 2017, BROOKLYN, CT 06234

March 16, 2017 by

ATTEND ON YOUR OWN SPECIAL EVENT***REOPENING OF THE AMVETS POST #47, 1200 HRS, (12:00 PM), SATURDAY, 18 MARCH 2017, BROOKLYN, CT 06234

Patriot Guard Riders and Associates,

***SHORT NOTICE***ATTEND ON YOUR OWN EVENT***

We have been invited to attend the re-opening of the AMVETS Post # 47 at 1200 hrs (12:00 pm), Saturday, 18 March 2017, at the Post located at:
660 Wauregan Road
Brooklyn, CT 06234

If you are available, they will have light snacks and free pool and darts for those enthusiasts.

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

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**HONOR MISSION ** Martin Lewis Cannata, Corporal USMC Vietnam Friday January 13, 2017 1000 HRS Cromwell, CT (Stage 0900 hrs)

January 10, 2017 by

**HONOR MISSION **

Martin Lewis Cannata, Corporal USMC Vietnam

Friday January 13, 2017  1000 HRS  (Stage 0900 hrs)

Cromwell, CT

Patriot Guard and Associates;  Sadly we are called to stand in Honor of Martin Lewis Cannata, CPL USMC who served in Vietnam with Company B, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment,1st MARDIV, III MAF as a Machine Gunner.

Marty recieved The Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with 3 Bronze Stars, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation, Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Unit Citation, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Marine Corps Expert Rifle Badge.
Funeral services will be held Friday January 13, 2017 at the Cromwell Funeral Home 506 Main St, Cromwell, CT at 10am followed by an 11am church service at Bethany Lutheran Church, 50 Court St Cromwell. Military Honors will be rendered at the church following services.
We will stand a Flag Line at the Funeral Home and the Church. A Flagged Escort has been requested from the Funeral Home to the church weather permitting. 
ASC Jack Casey will be RCIC and have flags on site. Members are asked to report to the Funeral Home at 9am. 
Members are reminded to dress appropriately for the weather. 
God Bless America, Our Troops, and First Responders.
For the State Captain, 
Skip Petras
Assistant State Captain
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**Special Mission** Yellow Ribbon Ceremony East Hampton, CT Saturday Jan 7,1200 noon (Staging)

January 4, 2017 by

**Special Mission**

Yellow Ribbon Ceremony East Hampton, CT  Saturday Jan 7,1200 noon (Staging)

Patriot Guard and Associates;

We have been requested to participate in the the Opening of the Town of East Hampton, CT 250th Anniversary celebration that also includes the tying of a Yellow Ribbon for Commander Michael Flatley, USN.

Yellow Ribbons will also be tied for all branches of the United States Military and remain throughout the celebration year.

Staging will be at 1200 hrs (Noon) on Saturday Jan 7, 2017 at the Yellow Ribbon Tree at the intersection of Main St and Summit St with parking at the Center School/Church parking lot.

Steve Marcolini will be RCIC and flags will be on site.

Members are reminded to dress appropriately for the weather.

God Bless America, Our Troops and Our First Responders.

For the State Captain,

Skip Petras
Assistant State Captain

ascspetras@ctpatriotguard.org

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** HOTH SPECIAL EVENT ** WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA SATURDAY DEC 17, 2016 CT STATE VETERANS CEMETERY MIDDLETOWN CT 1100 HRS

December 13, 2016 by

** HOTH SPECIAL EVENT **

WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA

SATURDAY DEC 17, 2016

CT STATE VETERANS CEMETERY

MIDDLETOWN CT 1100 HRS

Good Morning Patriot Guard and Associates;

We are honored to again be participating in the Laying of the Wreaths at the CT State Veterans Cemetery 317 Bow Ln Middletown, CT on Saturday Dec 17, 2016 at 12 noon.
This event coincides with the National and International Wreath Laying ceremonies.
Immediately following the Wreath laying ceremony, The CT PGR will lay Wreaths on the graves of the Unclaimed Veterans that we have been honored to participate in the escort and burial of.

THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

Staging will be at 11am at the cemetery.
Members are cautioned to be attentive to the weather conditions and are reminded to dress warmly as the forecast is for cold temperatures and the possibility of inclement weather. Parking for this event as always is tight so please plan accordingly.

ASC Skip Petras will be RCIC and flags will be on site.

God Bless America, Our Troops and First Responders.

For the State Captain,

Skip Petras, Assistant State Captain

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***SPECIAL HOTH MISSION***HONOR & REMEMBER FLAG PRESENTATION AND MILITARY APPRECIATION LUNCHEON, 1100 HRS (11:00 AM), WEDNESDAY, 16 NOVEMBER 2016, WATERFORD, CT

November 12, 2016 by

***SPECIAL HOTH MISSION***HONOR & REMEMBER FLAG PRESENTATION AND MILITARY APPRECIATION LUNCHEON, 1100 HRS (11:00 AM), WEDNESDAY, 16 NOVEMBER 2016, WATERFORD, CT

Patriot Guard and Associates,

We are honored to have asked to attend this Honor & Remember Flag Presentation ceremony in conjunction with the Military Appreciation Luncheon.
We will stand a Flag Line for the ceremony. There are two (possibly three) Flag presentations planned.

Senior Ride Captain Don Camden will be RCIC and Flags will be on site.

STAGE: 1000 HRS (10:00 AM), Wednesday, 16 November 2016
Langley’s At Great Neck Country Club
28 Lamphere Road
Waterford, CT 06385

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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***SPECIAL HOTH MISSION***STAMFORD VETERANS DAY PARADE, 1200 HRS (12:00 NOON), 13 NOVEMBER 2016, STAMFORD, CT

November 12, 2016 by

***SPECIAL HOTH MISSION***STAMFORD VETERANS DAY PARADE, 1200 HRS (12:00 NOON), 13 NOVEMBER 2016, STAMFORD, CT

Patriot Guard and Associates,

We have been invited to participate in the Veterans Day Parade in Stamford, Ct honoring their Vietnam Veterans.

Senior Ride Captain John Bittner will be RCIC and Flags will be on site.

STAGE: 1000 HRS (10:00 AM), SUNDAY, 13 NOVEMBER 2016

HOYT ST. AND SUMMER ST.

 STAMFORD CT. 06905

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

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***SPECIAL HOTH MISSION***CONNECTICUT VETERANS PARADE, 1230 HRS (12:30 PM) STEP-OFF, SUNDAY, 6 NOVEMBER 2016, HARTFORD, CT

November 5, 2016 by

***SPECIAL HOTH MISSION***

CONNECTICUT VETERANS PARADE

1230 HRS (12:30 PM) STEP-OFF

SUNDAY, 6 NOVEMBER 2016

HARTFORD, CT

Patriot Guard and Associates,

We are again honored to participate in the largest Veterans parade in New England. Our own Assistant State Captain Jack Casey is one of the Grand Marshall’s for the event.

We will stage at Buckingham Street near the corner with Washington Street in the ESCORT SECTION. It is recommended that we arrive before 1000 hrs (10:00 am) as the roads begin closing as the step-off time approaches. Flag Vehicles (motorcycles and cages) are allowed, and we will have a truck and trailer for those who prefer to ride. We will have a grill and dogs and burgers prior to the start of the parade. Dress for the weather, which looks pretty mild.

Assistant State Captain Skip Petras will be RCIC and Flags will be on site to mount to the trailer.

STAGE: 1000 HRS (10:00 AM), Sunday, 6 November 2016 (Be early)
Buckingham Street and Washington Street (ESCORT GROUP)
Hartford, CT 06105

There will be a Wreath-Laying Ceremony at 1130 hrs (11:30 am) at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch to remember all Veterans prior to parade step-off. There will a Color Guard, music and a bugler will play Taps.
A Moment of Silence will be observed at 1330 hrs (1:30 pm) SHARP. TURN OFF YOUR VEHICLES.

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

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***SPECIAL HOTH MISSION***INVITATION TO 103RD SQUADRON SEND OFF CEREMONY, 1700 HRS (5:00 PM), TUESDAY, 1 NOVEMBER 2016, GOV. WILLIAM A. O’NEILL ARMORY, HARTFORD, CT

October 30, 2016 by

***SPECIAL HOTH MISSION***

INVITATION TO 103RD SQUADRON SEND OFF CEREMONY

1700 HRS (5:00 PM), TUESDAY, 1 NOVEMBER 2016

GOV. WILLIAM A. O’NEILL ARMORY

HARTFORD, CT

Patriot Guard and Associates,

We are honored to have been invited to attend and support the 103rd Air Control Squadron, Connecticut Air National Guard as they prepare for deployment in support of OPERATION FREEDOM SENTINEL.

ASSISTANT STATE CAPTAIN JACK CASEY will be RCIC and Flags will be on site.

STAGE: 1600 hrs (4:00 pm), Tuesday, 1 November 2016
Gov. William A. O’Neill Armory
360 Broad Street
Hartford, CT 06105

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

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