Patriot Guard - PGR Statewide - NC / SC - Memorial Day Ceremony - Salisbury, NC, 26 MAY 14

2014-05-21T01:23:35-04:00

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HOTH-2014 Memorial Day Ceremonies, Salisbury National Cemetery-Salisbury, NC

Fellow Patriots,

We have been invited to participate in Memorial Day Ceremonies Monday May 26th at Salisbury National Cemetery. Rowan County VFW and the American Red Cross will also participate.

Date: 26 MAY 14 (Monday)

Staging: 8:45 AM

Briefing: 9:00 AM

Location: Salisbury National Cemetery

KSU: 9:20 AM

After the briefing we will do a short ride through the Salisbury VA complex. We will then enter the cemetery at the Memorial Walk (same location as Wreaths Across America). We will have reserved parking just to the left of the pavilion (where we usually park for missions). The National Cemetery has requested us to be in position for the ceremony by 9:30 AM. Upon arrival at the pavilion we will establish a flag line until the end of the ceremony (approximately 11:00 AM)

Note: Those wishing to participate in the escort must be present for the briefing.

STAGING LOCATION DIRECTIONS FOR SALISBURY NATIONAL CEMETERY:

From Jake Alexander Blvd., turn onto Brenner Ave. and travel Northeast.

Turn LEFT onto Hedrick St., just 300 ft. passed the VFW post #3006 (helicopter pad).

MAP: http://goo.gl/maps/uUuc5

From Statesville Blvd. turn onto Brenner Ave. and travel Southwest.

Turn RIGHT onto Gene Hedrick St., just before the VFW Post #3006 (helicopter pad).

MAP: http://goo.gl/maps/fbwtL

Once on Hedrick Street,

Travel straight ahead, through the VA gates to the end of the Rd. at the

Stop Sign.

Turn LEFT at the stop sign.

Follow road as in turns to the RIGHT and goes between the maintenance

buildings.

Follow road straight ahead till it comes to the circle drive just South of the

Administrative Bldg.

MAP: Earth View of Staging Loop: http://goo.gl/maps/CVCQu

MAP: Earth View of Staging Loop: http://goo.gl/maps/77Byg

Participants are requested to NOT enter through the main entrance when staging for a NCPG Mission.

PARKING: When parking the bikes around the pavilion circle or on any drive or roadway, the administration has instructed us to stay beyond the coach parking area (waste receptacle) with no more than two wide, staying to the far right and keeping a clear lane open to the left for emergency and/or other vehicles. Any excess bikes and all cages are to park behind the family/guests or in the far circle nearest the VA Medical Center.

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NOTE: The National Cemetery is on Federal property; please adhere to the posted rules and regulations. Speed limit is 19 MPH, NO parking on the grass (NO exceptions), it is a weapon free zone, NO knifes or any other items that can be considered as a weapon is allowed on any Federal property or installation. Please be aware of these rules and abide by them at all times. Most of all, we need to be respectful of other burial services that are in progress upon our arrival. Keep the noise to a minimum when entering and leaving the cemetery. Leave the property in as good, if not better, a condition as it was when we arrived. Abide by the Ride Captain In Charge's (RCIC), his/her instructions and briefing.

I will be honored to serve as your RC for the ride portion of this mission. Ronnie Faggart will be heading up the flag line at the pavilion.

Thanks to All of you, For All that you do!

Rick "Shovel' Shinn

Asst. District Ride Captain, Piedmont Region

NCPG, Inc.

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Ronnie Faggart

Former State Captain

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THIS IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES FOR THOSE IN THE CAROLINAS AND IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE PATRIOT GUARD. GOD BLESS US ALL.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 21 at 2014 1:54 AM

2014-05-21T01:54:53-04:00

Next Monday by the way. Get confused with Memorial Day right upon us.