The family of Private First Class Merle Shoesmith has requested the presence and participation of the Patriot Guard Riders at the Funeral and Committal Services of their Loved One.
Flagline Establishment: 1025 +/- Once the Funeral Service begins; we will strike the flagline and prepare to reestablish at the cemetery next to the church when the service moves there.
WX: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Notes:
1. Be at stagingS ON TIME and TOPPED OFF.
2. Familiarize yourself with the route (posted below). If you join in along the route, remember to be safe. This is a fairly long ride and there will be time to catch up. DO NOT FIGHT WITH CAGES if they try to pass or we get separated!
3. Hydrate well prior, bring water for yourself and a buddy and dress with consideration of the weather conditions.
Route (47 min/39.7 miles): Copy & Paste the following URL into your web browser address bar --> https://www.google.com/maps/dir/FM116+%26+Lutheran+Church+Rd,+Copperas+Cove,+TX+76522/Canaan+Baptist+Church,+177+Coryell+City+Rd,+Crawford,+TX+76638/@31.3561991,-98.022139,78632m/am=t/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x865ab1a9fc5594a3:0xf3576dbd58cca993!2m2!1d-97.909647!2d31.1569688!1m5!1m1!1s0x864ff04d059af197:0x892ce367536c2e38!2m2!1d-97.5702962!2d31.554607
