Medal of Honor Escort (Part 2 Change)
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MRC – Mike Moore
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Mission Summary |
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| Mission Name | 2024 Medal of Honor Motorcade | |
| Classification | Parade | |
| Mission Summary | This is a chance to show respect and honor our country’s greatest warriors and their families and have them here to witness it. All riders on motorcycles or trikes are welcome, however drivers must attend our mandatory safety briefing. You are responsible for your own safety! | |
| Photo Permission | Yes | |
| MRC | Mike Moore
(817) 228-3240 |
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| Ride Captain 2 | Perry Sampley
(214) 334-7417 |
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| Ride Captain 3 | Chuck McCoy
(940) 230-6236 |
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| Ride Captain 4 | Tom Harrington
(817) 964-9292 |
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Part 1 |
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| Segment | Motorcade DFW -Gainesville | |
| Mission Date | Thursday 2024-04-25 | |
| Staging Time | 1200 | |
| Starting Time | 1600 | |
| Staging Point | DFW Airport south end (old runway), north end of Amon Carter Blvd @ Hwy 183 | |
| Map Link | Map to Staging – Part 1 | |
| Part 1 Details | Going to Gainesville Municipal Airport, 68.9 miles (1 hr. 7 minutes at normal speeds) Gates open at 12:00 noon and close promptly at 3:00 pm, late arrivals will not be allowed to ride. You will be lined up in the order you show up. Mandatory briefing at 3:15 pm Departure is 4:00 pm Procession briefing. This is a long ride, and there is a long wait before departure, know your limitations before riding with us. We will have Law Enforcement blocking on-ramps and will have the entire route controlled. You will be asked to ride in a staggered formation, so you are able to move right to avoid any hazards, or if you need to pull out for any reason. Do not move left! LEO will be using the lane to the left of us and will be passing at a high rate of speed. We must keep our spacing as tight as possible for everyone’s safety. There will be people on the side of the road and on overpasses all along the route showing their support, try your best not to slow down because of them. Keep the same spacing with the bike in front of you. Please give all your attention to the bike in front of you. Try not to react to brake lights, watch the bike, not their lights. You may try riding in a gear lower than you normally would so you can slow down without your brake lights scaring the rider behind you. We need to minimize the “rubber band” effect by not letting a big gap happen in the first place, when it does, you should gradually get back to your correct spacing. The lead bike may only be going 45 mph the whole way but the people in the back end up having to go way too fast to catch up. This is because of every rider’s decision and reaction all the way to the front. For us all to be safe we must have total concentration on our spacing. Keep it as tight as possible. Remember, you are responsible for your own safety! Please don’t forget to HYDRATE, even a day or two before. Bring your own water! Don’t forget sunscreen, there is no shade available at the staging area. It will be a fun event for all if we Stay Safe! Let’s HONOR these Heroes! |
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| Procession | Escort Provided | |
| Support | Flags only; please bring your own water. | |
Part 2 |
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| Segment | Arrival at Gainesville Airport | |
| Mission Date | Thursday 2024-04-25 | |
| Staging Time | 1715 | |
| Starting Time | 1730 | |
| Staging Point | Gainesville Municipal Airport | |
| Map Link | Map to Staging – Part 2 | |
| Part 2 Details | Upon arrival at Gainesville Airport, we will park in a designated parking area for us. There are going to be 60 paratroopers putting on a show shortly after we arrive. Outside the gate you will be able to purchase Medal of Honor merchandise etc… There will also be a few food trucks there to buy food. Or… You can purchase tickets to attend the “Patriot Dinner” and dine with our MOH recipients! They are only $15 and can be purchased while they last at the link below. These may sell out, so buy them now. Tickets are only available before Friday 19th by emailing treasurer@mohhostcity.com.” https://medalofhonorhostcity.com/events/annual-patriot-dinner/ Come out and show these True American Heroes how much their service means to all of us! |
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| Support | Flags only; please bring your own water. Tom Harrington and Duane Ormsby | |
*** SAFETY NOTICE ***
Before volunteering and/or attending any North Texas Patriot Guard Riders missions we encourage you to review all safety information below.
Included are some potential safety concerns to be aware of, however this does not include the full scope of all potential hazards.
Anyone attending any North Texas Patriot Guard Riders mission understands that they do so at their own risk.
High Temperatures
It’s every RIDER’S PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY to hydrate prior to attending a mission.
Begin drinking water the night before. Drink water when you wake up and continue drinking water all day to ensure your body stays hydrated. It should be noted that excessive use of alcohol, coffee, tea, or sodas act as diuretics and tend to dehydrate rather than hydrate. The use of Powerade or Gatorade or any of the small packets of powder designed to help replace the electrolytes lost from perspiration is important. The use of cooling towels is important also as they tend to help keep your body temperature down.
If at any time you feel the need, let someone know that you are stepping away from the Flag Line, and find a cool spot to get out of the heat. Don’t wait until your body collapses. It is much easier to take a seat and get a cold towel rather than to call EMS for heat stroke. The family will understand. If this does occur, please have your emergency card on you so that we can notify a family member. Hope-fully the break will be all you need. Secondly, if you are riding a bike, please be sure to hydrate again before making the ride home. Take another 10-15 minutes to cool down then start the ride. Ideally, stop at an air-conditioned restaurant for something to eat.
Funeral Processions/Escorts
EVERY RIDER IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for their own safety at all times while riding in a funeral procession.
At NO TIME are any riders authorized to block any intersection or otherwise block or impede traffic laws in any way. Only Law Enforcement officials are authorized to block and/or impeded the lawful flow of traffic.
If you choose to fly a flag on your bike you are SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for ensuring it is secured and not a danger to any other rider or traffic.