MISSION UPDATE

Joseph Grosswiler, US Army

 

Due to road conditions at the Hickory Ridge Cemetery in Bud, WV, the escort portion of this mission has been cancelled. 

Staging: 1:15 pm

             Go Mart

             2100 Harper Road

             Beckley, WV

 

Take the Harper Road exit off I-77 just past Tamarack, and the Go Mart is approximately ¼ mile on the right side of Harper Road. 

Mission Brief: 1:30 pm

 

KSU: 1:45 to the Seventh Day Adventist Church at 116 Willowood  Road just off Dryhill Road  

Forecast:  Partly cloudy with a high of 75, and 20% chance of rain

 

Respectfully submitted by:  Pat Hanifin, Sr.

                                          WVPG DRC       

 

 

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CONFIRMED MISSION

Joseph L. Grosswiler, US Army, 89

Beckley, WV

August 18, 2012

 

The family of Joseph L. Grosswiler has invited the Patriot Guard Riders to assist in final honors for their hero on Saturday, August 18, 2012 in Beckley, WV.

Bryan Driscol who is a member of the Tennessee Patriot Guard, said his Uncle Joe served in the U.S. Army during WWII and served in occupied China after the war.

The service will take place at Seventh Day Adventist Church at 116 Willowood  Road in Beckley at 3:00 p.m..

Staging and briefing location is to be determined. Please continue to monitor this thread for further information.

 

Forecast:  Partly cloudy with a high of 75, and 20% chance of rain

 RCIC:       Pat Hanifin, Sr. patnpath@frontier.com (304) 673-9780

 An escort of approximately 30 miles to Hickory Ridge Cemetery in Bud, WV will follow the funeral service. Please bring a 3 x 5 flag. If you can safely fly a flag at highway speed (55 mph), feel free to do so. As always cages and bikes are welcome.