Updated 29 OCT 09 @ 1058est by Sandy9999
This thread is for ANC mission plans only and will be a locked topic.
Please post your condolences in the original mission thread at this link:
http://tinyurl.com/yla2nuy
This is a Confirmed PGR ANC Mission!
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LCpl. David R. Baker, USMC, 22, Painesville, OH, is to be laid to his eternal rest among his fellow Heroes on the hallowed grounds of Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) on Tuesday, 03 November, 2009 at approximately 0900 hours from the ANC Administrative Building. PGR offered Honors at his hometown services in Ohio, and has been asked to attend at ANC. We will be there -- standing tall, silent, and proud for this true American Hero!
PGR will stand Honors at Murphy's Funeral Home prior to a mounted escort of the Hero from the FH to ANC, and then will follow the procession to and stand Honors at graveside.
03 NOV PGR ANC Mission Plan:
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Stage: 0730 hrs Murphy's Funeral Home, 4510 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, Va
Brief: 0740 hrs
Honors: 0745 hrs At funeral home, prior to escort
Escort: 0800 hrs FH to ANC Admin Bldg
Honors: 0900 hrs Graveside ANC (time approx.)
Ride Captain: Ride Captain: Bruce Gentile 301-542-6707 cell
Iron Horses preferred, cages welcome as always.
Mounted large flags preferred for the Escort (furl upon ANC parking).
Large hand-held flags NOT used in ANC for graveside services.
Military mandated ID / gear NOT required for this mission.
Check the weather - dress & hydrate accordingly.
Remember we are here to honor the Hero and family, friends, and
comrades-in-arms, and to stand tall, silent and proud. If you cannot
join us, please set aside a moment of silence at the appointed hour,
to reflect on their sacrifice.
More ANC - PGR Info:
http://tinyurl.com/ANC-Speical-Considerations
and http://tinyurl.com/ANC-Info-Maps-Etc
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Ride Safe, Ride Together . . . Let's Roll! . . . Freedom is NOT Free!!
Riding for Brad Winchester, Vet, PGR Sr Ride Captain
Dave
David "SilverBack" Slone
Patriot Guard Riders #1863 (12/17/05)
Assistant State Captain Arlington National Cemetery
Assistant State Captain Virginia District 7
www.patriotguard.org
Cell: 301-758-5608 Home: (434) 990-1799
david.slone@pobox.com 163 Hickory Lane, Barboursville, VA 22923
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| IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
No. 821-09
October 21, 2009 |
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DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Lance Cpl. David R. Baker, 22, of Painesville, Ohio, died Oct. 20 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
For additional background information about this Marine, news media representatives may contact the 1st Marine Division public affairs office at (760) 725-8766.
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