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Mission Name:
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Texas National Guard Welcome Home
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Military Branch:
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Texas National Guard
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Classification:
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Standing Honors
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Additional Military Info:
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Delta 1-141 Infantry Company, Texas National Guard
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Ride Captain:
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Mike "Gunner" Lambert; (817) 368-9076;
mikelambert2@aol.com
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Ride Captain #2:
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Floyd "1st Shirt" Kammerer; (817) 690-6475;
fabfloyd@charter.net
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Mission:
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The Patriot Guard has been asked to participate in the
Welcome Home Ceremony for this Ft. Worth Guard Unit. The
Unit has been deployed to Iraq for the past year and is now
returning home to their families and friends. This is the
type of mission that brings a smile to all the faces and is
a great opportunity to show the love, honor and respect
these heroes deserve.
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PART 1:
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Welcome Home Escort, JRB
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Mission Date:
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08/21/2010
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Staging Time:
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07:45 AM
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Briefing Time:
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08:00 AM
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In Position Time Or KSU:
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09:00 AM
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Details Of Part 1:
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We will stage in the parking lot adjacent to the main gate
at the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Main gate. An
escort from the base will lead the bikes into the base to
the Operations area where the plane will arrive and the
busses will be loading. We will stand tall and silent to
honor these returning heroes. We will stand an honor line
for the returning troops. Once the troops have loaded onto
the buses we will mount up and provide an escort for the
buses to the Cobb Park Armory.
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Staging Address For Part 1:
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Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Tx
1303
Pumphrey Dr
Westworth Village, Texas
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Map To Staging Area For Part 1:
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http://tinyurl.com/2g8cnuv
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Water Truck For Part 1:
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- The Flag/Water Truck WILL Be There.
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PART 2:
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Standing a Flag Line
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Mission Date:
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08/21/2010
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Staging Time:
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09:30 AM
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Briefing Time:
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09:45 AM
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In Position Time Or KSU:
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10:10 AM
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Details Of Part 2:
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Once we arrive at the Cobb Park Armory we will stand a flag
line to honor these returning warriors to show honor and
respect to not only these brave men and women but to show
their families how much we appreciate the sacrifices
incurred by these families. There will be a ceremony and
refreshments at the park and an opportunity for the riders
to shake the hands of these returning heroes. Those riders
who are unable to make part one of this mission should stage
at Cobb Park no later than 9 am.
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Staging Address For Part 2
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Cobb Park National Guard Armory
2600 Cobb Park Drive
Fort Worth, Texas
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Map To Staging Area For Part 2:
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Click For Map
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Water Truck For Part 2:
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- The Flag/Water Truck WILL Be There.
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Weather Forecast:
(Check Our WEB Calendar For The Latest Forecasts)
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Mostly sunny, highs around 100 degrees.
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Comments:
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- Iron horses if you can, cages are always welcome and
appreciated.
- Safety First: With warmer weather, please remember to
properly hydrate (including the night before) before any
outdoor activity and to dress appropriately. Do not hesitate
to take a break at any time if you feel you need to get in
the shade or get indoors and always ask for help at any
time. Also please do not forget your sun screen.
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Please remember that our mission on this day is to hold the
American Flags high, smile and welcome these Patriots home
from the War.
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Respectfully Submitted By:
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Mike Lambert
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Deputy State Captain
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Submitted By:
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mikelambert2@aol.com
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