The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to participate in a ceremony honoring Gold Star Mothers on Friday, 21-June, 10:00AM outside Gate 1, Ft. Carson, 6012 Nelson Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80902. This will be a multi-part mission.
Part 1 - Escort - Antlers Hotel, 4 S Cascade Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
We, along with riders from ALR and CVMA, will be riding to escort the Gold Star Mothers from the Antlers Hotel to Ft. Carson, prior to the start of the ceremony. LEO support is confirmed.
8:45AM Stage - Antlers Hotel
9:00AM Briefing
9:15 - 9:45 KSU, TBD
Rick Glitz will serve as Ride Captain for this portion.
Part 2 - Flag Line, Ft. Carson, Gate 1 by Flagpole (Ceremony Location)
For those not riding in the procession but are willing/able to hold flags.
9:00AM Stage (Park in Visitors Center Lot)
9:15AM Briefing
9:30AM Set Flag Line for arrival of Gold Star Mothers
PGR riders will join the Flag Line upon arrival of procession.
Flag Line will stay set (may relocate) through opening prayer of ceremony then break down.
Rich Blackaby will serve as Ride Captain and bring Flags.
Following the ceremony, the AGSM would like to provide lunch to the PGR and other VSO's supporting this, at the TAPS/SOS building on Ft. Carson.
Please post your intentions to participate below. Thank You.
I will participate in all events on this day. Thanks