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Mission Name:
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Salute to Wounded Warriors
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Classification:
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Standing Honors
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Pre-Registration For This Mission Is Required:
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Click HERE To Register.
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Ride Captain:
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Mike "WelderMike" Johnson; (940) 642-5324;
Weldermike@aol.com
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Ride Captain #2:
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Curtis (Drifter) Strong; ;Lawton, Oklahoma
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Mission:
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Accompany buses and vehicles containing Wounded Warriors
and their families and support staff from Lawton, OK, to the
Multi Purpose Event Center in Wichita Falls, TX, and stand a
Flag Line to greet them on their arrival.
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Obituary:
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Instead of an obit, here is a link to a story about the
banquet that was in the Wichita Falls newspaper on the 9th
of November.
http://www.timesrecordnews.com/news/2010/nov/08/salute-to-wounded-warriors/
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PART 1:
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Accompany Wounded Warrior caravan from Lawton to Wichita
Falls
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Mission Date:
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11/18/2010
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Staging Time:
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04:00 PM
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Briefing Time:
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04:15 PM
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In Position Time Or KSU:
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04:35 PM
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Details Of Part 1:
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We have been instructed that the buses will be running the
speed limit of 75mph on the turnpike as they travel, so big
flags are discouraged on this portion of the mission. Also,
please be sure you are fueled up for the run from Lawton to
WF as there will be no stops for fuel or restroom breaks on
the hour long drive. The Wichita Falls Chapter of the
Military Officers Association of America has said that they
will pay the toll for the leg south into Wichita Falls, but
please be prepared to pay yourself just in case logistics
prevent their being able to do this. The riders desiring to
be part of the escort need to be at the staging location
below. The buses are scheduled to depart Fort Sill and will
not stop and wait on the bikes at the staging area in
Lawton. The riders will pull out as the buses drive by and
overtake them and lead them the rest of the way in. The
Wichita Falls Chapter of the Military Officers Association
of America has said that they will pay the toll for the leg
south into Wichita Falls, but please be prepared to pay
yourself just in case logistics prevent their being able to
so this. The riders desiring to be part of the escort need
to be at the staging location below. As the convoy arrives
at the MPEC in Wichita Falls, there will be an additional
contingent of PGR waiting for them with our flags. Our
Oklahoma PGR Brothers and Sisters are arranging the Lawton
portion of this mission, however those of us who wish, may
ride up and join them on the leg to Wichita Falls.
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Staging Address For Part 1:
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Oklahoma Hiway Patrol office at I-44 and Gore
Lawton
, OK
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Water Truck For Part 1:
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- The Flag/Water Truck WILL NOT Be There.
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PART 2:
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Stand a Flag Line for the arrival of the Wounded Warriors
and dignitaries and families as they arrive from Fort Sill
and Sheppard Air Force Base
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Mission Date:
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11/18/2010
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Staging Time:
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05:00 PM
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Briefing Time:
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05:15 AM
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In Position Time Or KSU:
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05:35 AM
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Details Of Part 2:
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We will stage a Flag Line at the West entrance of the Multi
Purpose Event Center to await arrival of the Wounded
Warriors, their families and dignitaries. We will hold the
flag line for most of the "Social Time" which goes from 6 PM
till 7 PM upon which any of us that want to are invited to
join the meal and program. We also have been informed that
any and all PGR Purple Heart Recipients will be honored and
recognized as part of the program. We please need a head
count and names of all that plan on attending so name tags
and certificates for the Purple Heart Recipients can be made
up. There is a registration form attached to the mission
announcement so please use it to make the registration
process easy and simple for all of us. We need to have these
registrations turned in by Saturday the 13th for all of us
that wish to stay for the meal and program. If you do not
plan on staying for the meal and program you do not have to
pre-register. But we warn you that you will be missing out
on a great event if you do not stay. Last year was the first
year for this event and all of us that attended were touched
in some way!
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Staging Address For Part 2
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West Entrance of MPEC in Wichita Falls, TX
1000 5th
Street
http://www.wfmpec.com/
Wichita Falls, TX
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Map To Staging Area For Part 2:
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http://www.wfmpec.com/map_directions.php
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Water Truck For Part 2:
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- The Flag/Water Truck WILL Be There.
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Support Person
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Mike "Weldermike" Johnson; (940) 642-5324;
Weldermike@aol.com;
Wichita Falls
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Comments:
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- Iron horses if you can, cages are always welcome and
appreciated.
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Respectfully Submitted By:
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Mike Johnson
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Sr. Ride Captain
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Submitted By:
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weldermike@aol.com
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