***SPECIAL HOTH EVENT***WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA ESCORT, 0900 HRS (9:00 AM), WEDNESDAY, 14 DECEMBER 2016, ENFIELD, CT 06082

***SPECIAL HOTH EVENT***WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA ESCORT, 0900 HRS (9:00 AM), WEDNESDAY, 14 DECEMBER 2016, ENFIELD, CT 06082

Patriot Guard and Associates,

We are honored to have been asked to participate in the Escort of the Wreaths Across America convoy that is arriving in Enfield, CT on Wednesday morning, 14 December 2016. This is an additional convoy to the main convoy that passed through Connecticut yesterday, 13 December 2016.

ESCORT STAGE: 0800 HRS (8:00 AM), Wednesday, 14 December 2016
Exit 49 off I-91, Enfield Street/Route 5
Convoy will start at about 0910 hrs (9:10 am)

FLAG LINE: 0900 HRS (9:00 AM), Wednesday, 14 December 2016
Parkman Elementary School
165 Weymouth Road
Enfield, CT 06082

We will stand a Flag Line for the arrival of the convoy.

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

***SPECIAL HOTH MISSION***WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA ESCORT, 1000 HRS (10:00 AM), TUESDAY, 13 DECEMBER 2016, CONNECTICUT

***SPECIAL HOTH MISSION***WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA ESCORT, 1000 HRS (10:00 AM), TUESDAY, 13 DECEMBER 2016, CONNECTICUT

Patriot Guard and Associates,

The Wreaths Across America Convoy starts from Maine on Saturday, 10 December 2016.

The convoy arrives in Connecticut on Tuesday, 13 December 2016, at approximately 1030 hrs (10:30 am) from Rhode Island on Route 6 in Killingly. CT State Police plan to meet at the border and lead to I-395 South to Uncasville, where the convoy will go to to St. Bernard School with planned arrival at 1100 hrs (11:00 AM).

Departure from St. Bernard School at 1245 hrs (12:45 pm), where we will return to I-395 South. The convoy will then take I-95 South to Exit 42 (Saw Mill Road), and head to Savin Rock Community School, 50 Park Street, West Haven, CT, arriving at approximately 1400 hrs (2:00 pm). Trailers will park on Capt. Thomas Blvd, other vehicles will park on Park St.

Departure from Savin Rock Community School will be at approximately 1515 hrs (3:15 pm), and return to I-95 South to Exit 16, East Ave. Arrival at St. Ann Club, 16 Hendricks Ave, is approximately 1630 hrs (4:30 pm).

Departure from St. Ann Club will be at approximately 1945 hrs (7:45 pm) to continue to CT/NY line. The transition to NY State Police Escort will take place just after Exit 2 at the wide shoulder.

FIRST STAGE: Those wishing to participate in the Escort should go to the I-395 Exit for Route 6 to meet the convoy from RI. Approximate time of arrival is 1030 hrs (10:30 am). Early arrival is recommended.
You can also join the Escort at any stage location. Be alert of weather, snow/ice conditions will preclude motorcycles from the Escort.
Also, at the request of CT State Police, no Flags will be allowed on motorcycles in the Escort.

SECOND STAGE:1000 hrs (10:00 am), Tuesday, 13 December 2016
St. Bernards School, 1593 Norwich-New London Turnpike
Uncasville, CT 06382
We will stage a Flag Line for the arrival of the convoy.

THIRD STAGE: 1300 hrs (1:00 pm), Tuesday, 13 December 2016
Commuter Lot at Exit 42, Saw Mill Road turn right and follow Saw Mill Road, turn left just before the Mobil/DD, the commuter lot will be on the left. West Haven PD will be there to lead up the Escort.

FOURTH STAGE: 1530 hrs (3:30 pm), Tuesday, 13 December 2016
St. Ann Club
16 Hendricks Ave.
Norwalk, CT 06851
We will stand a Flag Line for the arrival of the Escort

The convoy is expected to leave Norwalk at approximately 1945 hrs (7:45 pm) and proceed to I-95 South to the transition point for transfer to NY State Police Escort, just past Exit 2, where there is a wide shoulder.

AGAIN, BE AWARE OF THE WEATHER, LONG RANGE FORECAST IS FOR COLD TEMPS, POSSIBLE SNOW AND CHANGING TO RAIN. IF SNOW, MOTORCYCLES WILL NOT BE ALLOWED. I WILL TRY TO PUT OUT AN UPDATE MONDAY EVENING, SO CHECK YOUR E-MAIL.
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

***SPECIAL HOTH EVENT***CONNECTICUT VETERANS HALL OF FAME INDUCTION, 1700 HRS (5:00 PM), WEDNESDAY, 7 DECEMBER 2016, LEGISLATIVE OFFICE BUILDING ATRIUM, HARTFORD, CT

***SPECIAL HOTH EVENT***CONNECTICUT VETERANS HALL OF FAME INDUCTION, 1700 HRS (5:00 PM), WEDNESDAY, 7 DECEMBER 2016, LEGISLATIVE OFFICE BUILDING ATRIUM, HARTFORD, CT

Patriot Guard and Associates,

We are honored to have been invited to stand a Flag Line at the ceremony honoring the 2016 Connecticut Veterans Hall Of Fame Inductees to be held in the Legislative Office Building Atrium in Hartford, CT.

Assistant State Captain Jack Casey will be RCIC and have Flags on site. Remember to arrive early for parking, and also be prepared to pass through security, including metal detectors.

STAGE: 1600 HRS (4:00 PM), Wednesday, 7 December 2016
Legislative Office Building
300 Capitol Ave.
Hartford, CT 06106

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

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

***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

***SPECIAL HOTH EVENT***VETSROCK 2016, AN ALL DAY VETERANS SERVICES EXPO, 1000 TO 1700 HRS (10:00 AM TO 5:00 PM), FRIDAY, 11 NOVEMBER 2016, MOHEGAN SUN CASINO, UNCASVILLE, CT

***SPECIAL HOTH EVENT***VETSROCK 2016, AN ALL DAY VETERANS SERVICES EXPO, 1000 TO 1700 HRS (10:00 AM TO 5:00 PM), FRIDAY, 11 NOVEMBER 2016, MOHEGAN SUN CASINO, UNCASVILLE, CT

Patriot Guard and Associates,

We have been invited to participate in the VETSROCK event, at the Mohegan Sun Casino, on Friday, 11 November 2016, which consists of the following parts:

Hire the Heroes Job Fair; Save-A-Suit Professional Attire, a Veteran Service Organization EXPO Fair; and an awesome Arena Show emceed by Tony Orlando and featuring Dropkick Murphys, Godsmack and Madison Rising (extra cost). Events will be held in the Uncas Ballroom.

We will have a table to allow us to provide information about our organization and what service we provide. Set up can begin at

State Captain Mac McArthur and Assistant State Captain Jack Casey will be there along with a number of our loyal members to get our message out to attendees. Due to early events at local schools, an an Honor Mission in Wolcott, CT, we may be a little late. Please go to our area and be a presence for our organization.

STAGE:1000 HRS (10;00 AM) Friday, 11 November 2016

Mohegan Sun Casino
1 Mohegan Sun Blvd.
Uncasville, CT 06382
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

***SPECIAL HOTH EVENT***VETERANS REMEMBRANCE EVENT, 1100 HRS (11:00 AM), SATURDAY, 12 NOVEMBER 2016, WESTBROOK, CT

***SPECIAL HOTH EVENT***VETERANS REMEMBRANCE EVENT, 1100 HRS (11:00 AM), SATURDAY, 12 NOVEMBER 2016, WESTBROOK, CT

Patriot Guard and Associates,

We are again honored to be invited to participate in the Westbrook Elks annual Veterans Remembrance event held at their Lodge in Westbrook, CT.

We will stand a Flag Line to welcome the Veterans from all over the state as they arrive. The program begins at 1200 hrs (12:00 noon). There will be speakers, lunch and a Flag Retirement ceremony.

Assistant State Captain Jack Casey will be RCIC and Flags will be on site.

STAGE: 1000 HRS (10:00 AM), Saturday, 12 November 2016
Westbrook Elks Lodge #1784
142 Seaside Ave.
Westbrook, CT 06498

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

***SPECIAL ATTEND ON YOUR OWN HOTH MISSION***VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION, 0930 HRS (9:30 AM), THURSDAY, 10 NOVEMBER 2016,YALESVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, WALLINGFORD, CT

***SPECIAL ATTEND ON YOUR OWN HOTH MISSION***VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION, 0930 HRS (9:30 AM), THURSDAY, 10 NOVEMBER 2016,YALESVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, WALLINGFORD, CT

Patriot Guard,

We have been invited to participate in a celebration of our nations veterans at the Yalesville Elementary School.
Due to the two Honor Missions at the same time, I request that any member who can attend this event please do so on your own.
Be prepared to talk to the students about your service (if a veteran) and about what we do as Patriot Guard Riders and why we do it.

Sinead Mezzi is the contact person at 203-284-6900.

STAGE:0900 HRS (9:00 AM), Thursday, 10 November 2016
Yalesville Elementary School
415 Church Street, Rte. 68
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

***SPECIAL HOTH MISSION***VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION, EAST HADDAM MIDDLE SCHOOL, 0730 HRS (7:30 AM), FRIDAY, 11 NOVEMBER 2016, EAST HADDAM, CT

***SPECIAL HOTH MISSION***VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION, EAST HADDAM MIDDLE SCHOOL, 0730 HRS (7:30 AM), FRIDAY, 11 NOVEMBER 2016, EAST HADDAM, CT

Patriot Guard and Associates,

We have again been invited to attend the Veterans Day Event at the East Haddam Middle School to provide real life experience to the students. There will be breakfast before the ceremony.

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

STAGE: 0700 HRS (7:00 am), Friday, 11 November 2016
Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School
73 Clark Gates Road
East Haddam, CT 06469

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

***SPECIAL HOTH MISSION***ESCORT THE VIETNAM VETERANS THE WALL THAT HEALS, 0900 HRS (9:00 AM), WEDNESDAY, 9 NOVEMBER 2016, AT MIKE’S FAMOUS H-D, NEW LONDON, CT

***SPECIAL HOTH MISSION***ESCORT THE VIETNAM VETERANS THE WALL THAT HEALS, 0900 HRS (9:00 AM), WEDNESDAY, 9 NOVEMBER 2016, AT MIKE’S FAMOUS H-D, NEW LONDON, CT

Patriot Guard and Associates,

We have been honored to participate in the Escort of The Wall That Heals from Mike’s Famous Harley Davidson to the Mohegan Sun Casino. This is part of the Til Duty is Done and VETS ROCK event at the casino.
We will join other groups in the escort. All motorcycles and cars are welcome to ride along. Escort led by one-of-a-kind Medal of Honor Ford 1957 Thunderbird.

State Captain Mac McArthur will be RCIC for the PGR.

STAGE: 0900 HRS (9:00AM), Wednesday, 9 November 2016 (Registration til 1100 hrs (11:00 am))
Mike’s Famous Harley Davidson
951 Bank Street
New London, CT 06320
KSU at 1100 hrs (11:00 am)

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

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

***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