This is the preliminary Itinerary for the Patriot Guard Mission to honor Sgt David T. Weir who gave all on September 14, 2006.  Sgt. Weir was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell , Ky.  

It is a go; all contacts have been made. 
 
Visitation will be Sunday 24, 2006 3:00 pm till 8:00 pm at Fike Funeral Home 2415 North Ocoee .  You are encouraged to stand at Guard for the Visitation if you cannot attend the Services.  Flags on Poles, bring extra Flags if you have them. 
Staging for the Visitation will be across the street from Fike Funeral Home in the parking lot.
Briefing will take place starting at 1:00 pm.
Weather: Current forecast for Sunday is Times of clouds and sun with a couple of showers and possible thunderstorm.  Temp Hi 75 degrees.
Please dress accordingly.  Due to weather, Motorcycle's are optional.

Services are on Monday September 25, 2006; beginning at 1:00 pm till 2:00 pm at Fike Funeral Home, 2415 North Ocoee Street, Cleveland TN 37311. 
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Burial will be at Chattanooga National Cemetery , at South Holtzclaw and Bailey Ave.
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Ride Captains: Your Lead Ride Captain for this mission is Mike Barbree, who can be reached at: 1st  home: 423-775-5636
2nd cell:     423-508-5056.  

Weather: The current weather forecast for Cleveland on Sept 25th 2006, is Partly cloudy with a high of 74 degrees with little chance of rain.  Dress appropriately,  Iron Horses if you can.

Bring flag poles & flags if you've got them; flags on bikes would be great. If you're not on your bike, cars are welcome, bring all the extra flags you've got.

Staging Site & Time: From 10:00 hrs to 11:30 hrs across the street from Fike’s Funeral Home at Jack’s Cleaners on North Ocoee street .
 
Departure: The departure time from the staging area to the Chattanooga National Cemetery will be immediately after the service at approximately 2:30 pm.   All bikes will present a uniform appearance as we ride from the staging area to the cemetery in a staggered formation.

After conferring with the Cleveland Police Department we believed it best to stage across the street and walk to the Funeral Home to set up Flags.

Anyone not able to stage should meet at the Chattanooga National Cemetery at the Holtzclaw street entrance.  Details for the Procession to the National Cemetery will be given at the staging briefing. 

Please remember that our mission is to respect and honor this fallen soldier and his family.
Keep a Solemn, Quite and Respectful demeanor and stand tall and proud as we salute this hero and his family for their great sacrifice!!!
 

Praise the Lord, I have heard back from the CAO. The family has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to attend the services. I will be contacting a few ride captains along with the Georgia State Captain. It is my understanding the family is very excited about our wanting to attend and the fact we (PGR) will be there. Want to add that there are family friends that are also PGR members so please, let us serve the family and family friends along with the community well. This will be moved to Confirmed Missions

Jeff Sanders "J" TN State Captain You only live once

IMMEDIATE RELEASE

No. 909-06 September 15, 2006

DoD Identifies Army Casualty The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.   Sgt. David T. Weir, 23, of Cleveland, Tenn., died on Sept. 14 in Baghdad, Iraq, of injuries suffered on Sept. 13 when he encountered enemy forces using rocket-propelled grenade and small arms fire during combat operations.  Weir was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.   Media with questions about this soldier can contact the Fort Campbell public affairs office at (270) 798-3025.

Rest in Peace and God bless Sgt Weir . . . AMEN