Need not be a Veteran, Need not ride, Bring you and your love for his country and stand with us to Honor those who served and continue to serve.
Nebraska PGR supports 6 Simultaneous Wreaths Across America Ceremonies Honoring our American Heroes
Remember - Honor - Teach
Remember the fallen;
Honor those who serve;
Teach our children the value of freedom.
MISSION ORGANIZER and LEAD RIDE CAPTAIN: Mike Fischer
Saturday, December 11, 2010
The Wreaths Across America started over 16 years ago when Worcester Wreath Company began a tradition of placing wreaths on the headstones of our Nation's fallen heroes at Arlington National Cemetery during the holidays.
Over that period of time, Worcester Wreath has donated 90,000 wreaths which were placed by volunteers in wreath-laying ceremonies each December. As word spread, the mission to Remember; Honor; and Teach about the sacrifices made by our veterans has captured the hearts and minds of many people in various communities across the Country.
To that end the Nebraska PGR Ride Captain network in conjunction with many different individuals, groups and organizations has worked hard to support events scheduled in six separate cemeteries with six simultaneous wreath laying ceremonies this year.
The Nebraska PGR will stage in 6 cities and stand Flag Lines in Honor of our Fallen Heroes as indicated below:
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FORT McPHERSON, NE
FORT McPherson, Nebraska, Fort McPherson National Cemetery 12004 S Spur 56A, Maxwell, NE 69151 (308) 582-4766
STAGE DATE: December 11, 2010
STAGE LOCATION: Fort McPherson National Cemetery 12004 S Spur 56A, Maxwell, NE 69151 (308) 582-4766
STAGE TIME: 10:30 AM
MEETING: 10:35 AM
FLAG LINE: 10:45 AM
CEREMONY: 11:00 AM
LEAD ORGANIZATION: Local Veterans of Foreign Wars Organization 1504
PGR RIDE Captain: Gary Smith (308) 530-5264 Nebpreacher@yahoo.com
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GRAND ISLAND, NE
Grand Island, Nebraska, Nebraska Veterans Home Cemetery, east of Hwy 281 on W. Capital Avenue at the intersection of N. Webb Road. (308) 385-6252, ext 230
STAGE DATE: December 11, 2010
STAGE LOCATION: Nebraska Veterans Home Cemetery, located in NW Grand Island, east of Hwy 281 on W. Capital Avenue at the intersection with N. Webb Road.
STAGE TIME: 10:15 AM
MEETING: 10:30 AM
FLAG LINE: 10:40 AM
CEREMONY: 11:00 AM
LEAD ORGANIZATION: Nebraska Patriot Guard Riders
LEAD PERSON: Roger Schleicher (308) 391-0111
PGR RIDE Captain Roger Schleicher (308) 391-0111 rojoschleicher@charter.net
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LINCOLN, NE
Lincoln, Nebraska, Wyuka Cemetery, 3600 O Street. Enter off Vine Street. Take the first left and go straight ahead to the new Soldier's Circle. (402) 476-3600
STAGE DATE: December 11, 2010
STAGE LOCATION: Maintenance building North of Soldiers Circle in the Cemetery.
STAGE TIME: 10:05 AM
RIDERS MEETING: 10:20 AM
FLAG LINE: 10:30 AM
CEREMONY: 11:00 AM
LEAD ORGANIZATION: Nebraska Patriot Guard Riders
LEAD PERSON: Ralph Bierman (402) 417-3406 rbierman@inebraska.com
PGR RIDE Captain: Mike Bestwick (402) 306-7020 mebestwick@galaxycable.net
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OMAHA, NE
Omaha, Nebraska, Forest Lawn Cemetery, 7909 Mormon Bridge Road , Omaha , Nebraska 68152 - 402-451-1000. After entering the Cemetery take the first right turn and follow to the ?T? intersection. Turn right to the next ?T? intersection. Turn Left, proceed straight through the intersection to the area near the Flag Pole and Cannon. (402) 451-1000.
STAGE DATE: December 11, 2010
STAGE LOCATION: Cubby's Cenex, located at 4232 Redman Avenue, Omaha, just southwest of 42nd Street and Sorenson Pkwy.
STAGE TIME: 09:55 AM
RIDERS MEETING: 10:05 AM
CLUTCHES OUT: 10:20 AM
ETA FOREST LAWN: 10:30 AM
FLAG LINE: 10:40 AM
CEREMONY: 11:00 AM
LEAD PERSON: Mary Blodgett (402) 980-1263
PGR RIDE Captains: Don Woltman (402) 593-7573 donandrae@yahoo.com
Mike Fischer (402) 598-9223 mrfischerne@aol.com
FLAG Captain: Fidel Valdez (402) 727-9485 eagle1vet@msn.com
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PAWNEE CITY, NE
Pawnee City, Nebraska, Pawnee City Cemetery, located on the western edge of town at 10th and B Street (402) 852-2577
STAGE DATE: December 11, 2010
STAGE LOCATION: Casey's General Store, Pawnee City, NE located at 942 F. Street, on the east side of Highway 50.
STAGE TIME: 10:00 AM
RIDERS MEETING: 10:10 AM
CLUTCHES OUT: 10:25 AM
ETA PAWNEE CITY CEMETERY: 10:30 AM
FLAG LINE: 10:40 AM
CEREMONY: 11:00 AM
LEAD PERSON: Virginia Schendler (402) 852-2037
PGR RIDE Captain: Russ Koerner (402) 414-1401 rk21045@windstream.net
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VALENTINE, NE
Valentine, Nebraska, Mount Hope Cemetery, located at the SE edge of Valentine, NE
STAGE DATE: December 11, 2010
STAGE LOCATION: Mount Hope Cemetery, located at the SE edge of Valentine, NE
STAGE TIME: 10:30 AM
MEETING: 10:35 AM
FLAG LINE: 10:45 AM
CEREMONY: 11:00 AM
LEAD PERSON: Major Les Olsen (402) 966-2132
PGR RIDE Captain: Tim O'Keefe, (402) 389-2202 timsouthside@gmail.com
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All Riders are encouraged to participate in this major nationwide event. Safety being paramount please use your best judgment when deciding to ride or drive. Please share this information with your community. Everyone is invited to participate. You do not need to be a PGR member or even own a motorcycle.
Please monitor
www.patriotguard.org ?Memorial Missions? for changes and updates.
