The Colorado Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to Stand in Honor for Deputy Andrew Peery, El Paso County Sheriff's Office and US Army Veteran for his funeral service on Monday, 15 August, 11:00AM at New Life Church, 11025 Voyager Parkway, Colorado Springs, CO.
Deputy Peery was shot and killed while responding to a call while on duty.
The Colorado PGR will be staging early to be in place at the time of the families arrival. Staging location at New Life is still TBD and may not be updated until Monday morning. Please check back.
TIMES UPDATED
8:45AM Stage, New Life Church. Please be on time.
9:00AM Briefing
9:15AM Prepare to set for Family and procession arrival.
'Damnit Jim' Balcerovich and Rick 'Subway' Glitz will serve as Ride Captains and will bring Flags.
PARKING UPDATE 2:
When you arrive, there will be people directing parking. YOU NEED TO TELL THEM YOU ARE WITH THE PATRIOT GUARD RIDERS AND ARE TO PARK IN THE LEO MOTORCYCLE/HONOR GUARD AREA to be allowed to get to our parking location.
We have been asked to park in the designated area, which is circled here:
Sincere appreciation for the Service of El Paso County Sheriff's Deputy, Andrew Peery. The loss of someone who served and sacrificed is tragic and all Patriotic Americans are forever in their debt. Thankful for the sacrifices made by their families, as well. These Heroes gave up so much in order to preserve our freedoms and to ensure our safety and security. They have earned our recognition and respect. They will be greatly missed, but, will never be forgotten. May their family and friends achieve peace along with our enduring gratitude.
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories console you and bring you peace and comfort.
Following some additional recent conversations with the Sheriff's Dept, staging and mission times have been pulled up 15 minutes. Please arrive BY Staging time. Traffic in the area will be heavy, please plan accordingly. Thank You.
2nd update to parking in main post.
Parking Info updated in main post.
May Andrew know that his sacrifice, his service, and his commitment to country and community will never be forgotten. With gratitude and respect for him, and with sympathy, thoughts, and prayers for his family and friends, it will be an honor to stand for this lost hero.
Sincere condolences to the family and friends of Deputy Andrew Peery. Prayers to you all. Thanks to Andrew for a job well done and for serving our country and our county. You are a hero.
To the family and friends of this American hero, my condolences are offered as a token of appreciation for the honorable and faithful service rendered by your loved one!
To the Peery Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I wish to thank him for his service to our country as well as our community. May he Rest in Peace!
Prayers going up for the Peery families and friends for Comfort and peace during this time of grief. I am thankful for the commitment to the communities that he served and protected.
With gratitude and respect, farewell to this soldier who nobly served his country and his community.
My sincere condolences to the family, El Paso County employees and friends of Deputy Sheriff Peery. It will be my honor to stand in respect for this officer who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect us all. Rest in peace Deputy Peery.
I wish to send my sincere condolences and prayers to the family, friends, and fellow police officers of Deputy Andrew Peery a El Paso County Sheriff and US Army Hero. I am grateful for the years of service that Andrew provided us, in the past, as a soldier and Sheriff officer, so we can enjoy the freedoms we have today. Thank you or your service to our community and country. We will pick it up from here. Rest in peace.
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‘Can Do’ Bob Aholt
PGR Ride Captain/Southern Colorado Assistant State Captain
To the family of Deputy Peery, I extend to you my deepest condolences on the loss of your loved one and Hero. Please know we morn with you and for you. I thank you sir, for your service to our Great Nation and to our Wonderful Community. Rest now in well deserved peace.