Patriot Guard Riders Mission Alert: SPC Michael D. Elm
Carl | October 29, 2011
This is the final itinerary for the Patriot Guard mission to honor SPC Michael D. Elm, USA, Phoenix, AZ, who died October 14, 2011, in Khowst, Afghanistan. It is a go, all contacts have been made. Services will be held at Arlington National Cemetery, Monday, October 31, 2011, at approximately 0900 hrs. Our brothers and sisters in Arizona have already been given the honor to stand for SPC Elm and his family and we have been given the opportunity to continue to show our honor and respect as he makes his final journey to ANC.
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SPC Elm graduated from Greenway High School, Phoenix, in 2004. He joined the army in 2009 and was currently assigned to Ft Knox. He was the recipient of the Army Achievement Medal, Army Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Medal and Global War on Terror Medal. He was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Army Commendation Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal and Combat Infantryman Badge. This was his first tour in Afghanistan.
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Monday, October 31, 2011, Service 0900 hrs
Staging:
Rally 0800
Brief 0810
KSU 0820
United States Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima)
George Washington Memorial Parkway
Arlington, VA
Military mandated riding requirements DO NOT APPLY.
Ride Captain: Kevin (rockk) Rock – (202) 276-6277
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3×5 hand-held flags will not be needed for this mission. If you have 3×5 flag(s) mounted on your motorcycle, be sure to test your mount prior to arriving at the Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima). All rigs will be inspected before KSU.
The current long-term forecast for Monday, October 31st is partly sunny with a low of 35 degrees and a high of 57 degrees. Monitor the weather closely and dress accordingly.
Stand with us as we honor this soldier and his family with our respect and silent presence in the flag line.
rockk
Asst. State Captain Maryland (south)
Ride Captain ANC
PGR Md / Va / ANC / DC
(202) 276-6277
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