The Patriot Guard Riders will provide a Pony Express to bring our Hero, PFC David F. Turner, 66, home to his family in Oklahoma.
PFC Turner faithfully served our Country in the U.S. Marine Corps while performing duties as a Field Artillery Batteryman.
Upon completion of his service, PFC Turner received an Honorable Discharge and during his time in service, awarded a Good Conduct Metal and Rifle Marksmanship Badge. No additional information is available at this time.
April 24, 2025 — 8:15 AM
Ride Captain:
Pete Thedford
901-937-1606
Instructions:
Brief – 8:15 AM
KSU next Destination – 8:30 AM
Approximate Travel Time – 40 min. Approximate Distance – 30 Miles. Route – I-40
Flags will not be provided.
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will not be provided, please bring your own.
April 24, 2025 — 9:00 AM
3400 Service Loop rd.
West Memphis, AR 72301
Ride Captain:
Leroy Douglas
479-252-0502
Instructions:
Brief and Dignified Transfer – 9:15 AM
KSU to next Destination – 9:30 AM
Approximate Travel Time – 2+15
Approximate Distance – 140 Miles
Suggested Route – I-40
**NOTE** If leaving from LR area to West Memphis – Meet at Pilot Travel Center, Galloway exit 161.
Ksu to West Memphis is 7:00 am sharp. POC: Randy Owens
Flags will not be provided.
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will not be provided, please bring your own.
April 24, 2025 — 11:30 AM
18809 MacArthur Dr.
North Little Rock, 72118
Ride Captain:
Leroy Douglas
479-252-0502
Instructions:
Escort Arrival 1130am
Mid way – Fuel / lunch break
Briefing 12:30
KSU 12:45 to Oklahoma
Approximate Travel Time – 2+15. Approximate Distance – 150 Miles. Route – I-40
Flags will not be provided.
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will not be provided, please bring your own.
April 24, 2025 — 3:45 PM
101 Cherokee Blvd
Roland, OK 74954
Ride Captain:
Paul Moore
Conjob01@sbcglobal.net
918-381-4305
Instructions:
This staging is to receive our Hero only and is to remain overnight
Brief – 4:00 PM
Dignified Transfer – 4:15 PM
Flags will not be provided.
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will not be provided, please bring your own.
April 25, 2025 — 8:00 AM
Ride Captain:
Conjob01@sbcglobal.net
918-381-4305
Instructions:
Brief – 8:15 AM
KSU next Destination – 8:30 AM
Approximate Travel Time – 1+30. Approximate Distance – 105 Miles. Route – I-40
Flags & Water:
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will not be provided, please bring your own.
April 25, 2025 — 9:45 AM
1001 S Woody Guthrie St.
Okemah, OK. 74859
Ride Captain:
Instructions:
Fuel Stop
Brief – 10:00 AM (New Riders)
KSU next Destination – 10:15 AM
Approximate Travel Time – 2+00. Approximate Distance – 115 Miles. Route – I-40
Flags & Water:
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will not be provided, please bring your own.
April 25, 2025 — 12:00 Noon
505 S. Waldaum Rd.
Calumet, OK. 73014
Ride Captain:
Instructions:
*NOTE*– A member of our Hero’s family will join the escort to final destination
Brief – 12:15 PM
KSU next Destination – 12:30 PM
Approximate Travel Time – 0+30. Approximate Distance – 25 Miles. Route – 270
Flags & Water:
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will not be provided, please bring your own.
April 25, 2025 — 3:45 PM
END OF MISSION!
Ride Captain:
Conjob01@sbcglobal.net
918-381-4305
Flags & Water:
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water will not be provided, please bring your own.
Submitted by: Joe Maglie
National Moderator Lead / Arkansas Ride Captain
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