ABOUT THE MISSION:

The Patriot Guard Riders have been invited to provide escort then stand in silent Honor and Respect for CPL Jackey Dale Blosser, U.S. Army, Korean War KIA/MIA, as he is returned home for his final service and internment on Thursday, 30 Jul, and Friday, 31 Jul.
Jackey was with the 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division and was reported missing in action December 2, 1950.
The Chinese Communist Forces (CCF) attacked his unit during their withdrawal from the Pungnyuri Inlet to Hagaruri, North Korea, during the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir. Jackey’s remains could not be recovered following the battle and after the war, no returned prisoners of war reported seeing him in any camps.
On July 27, 2018, following the summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean Kim Jong-un in June 2018, North Korea turned over 55 boxes, purported to contain the remains of American service members killed during the Korean War. The remains arrived at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii on Aug. 1, 2018, and were subsequently accessioned into the DPAA laboratory for identification.
Blosser’s name is recorded on the Courts of the Missing at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu, along with the others who are missing from the Korean War. A rosette will be placed next to his name to indicate he has been accounted for.

PRIMARY STAGING DETAILS: 07-30-20
Staging Time: 5:30 PM

Times are subject to change for Staging, Briefing & KSU so, please check back on the Mission post before planning your day.
McGarity United States Army Reserve Center
99 Soldiers Ln,
Coraopolis, Pennsylvania 15108
https://goo.gl/maps/n1RVJZqgHTH2

Ride Captain:

PA RC Randy Ruff, randyaruff@gmail.com (412- 613-2109) is the RCIC for this portion of the mission.

Special Instructions:

Briefing: 6:00 PM. Additional information will be provided.
KSU: TBD
Pittsburgh International Airport.
1000 Airport Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15231
https://goo.gl/maps/ej445MxdHyn
KSU for Honorable Escort: TBD
Escorting to West Virginia on I-79 southbound Welcome Center, MM159, Morgantown, WV 26505.
Flags & Water:
Flags will not be provided
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water WILL NOT be provided, please bring your own.

STAGING #2 DETAILS: 07-30-20
Staging Time: 7:00 PM

West Virginia Welcome Center, I-79S
Mile Marker 159
Morgantown, West Virginia 26505
https://tinyurl.com/yx9fh9l9

Ride Captain:

WV RC Boonie Jarvis (doolittle202@gmail.com) is the RCIC for this portion of the mission.

Special Instructions:

Briefing at 7:15 PM.
KSU after the procession’s arrival from Pittsburgh International Airport.
Proceed to Calvary Baptist Church, 66 Calvary Lane,Grafton, WV 26354 https://goo.gl/maps/kfirj4GuuXoE6DVS9
Early weather forecast is for temperatures in the upper 80’s with a 70% chance of sunshine. Please dress and travel according to conditions, keeping yourself well hydrated.
Flags & Water:
Flags will not be provided
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water WILL NOT be provided, please bring your own.

STAGING #3 DETAILS: 07-31-20
Staging Time: 07:30 AM

Calvary Baptist Church
66 Calvary Lane
Grafton, WV 26354
https://goo.gl/maps/kfirj4GuuXoE6DVS9

Ride Captain:

WV RC Boonie Jarvis (dolittle202@gmail.com) is the RCIC.

Special Instructions:

Briefing at 7:45 AM.
Flag line will be in place NLT 8:00 AM and maintained during the private services.
At the conclusion of services, flag line will be set as Jackey is transferred to the hearse for his final journey.
Escort will be provided to the WV National Cemetery, Pruntytown, WV.
Upon arrival, flag line will be set and maintained for the duration of his interment services scheduled for 10:00 AM.
Early weather is for temperatures in the low 80’s with a 60% chance of sunshine. Please dress and travel accordingly.
Please remember the restrictions in place for Covid-19.
Won’t you join with us and a grateful Nation as we say “Welcome Home, Jackey”, “Thank you” and “God Speed” to another of our native sons who made the Ultimate Sacrifice so far from home for our Freedom and Liberties.
Flags & Water:
Flags will not be provided.
If you have large bike flags, please bring them.
Water WILL NOT be provided, please bring your own.

Submitted By: Susan Whitlatch
Position:West Virginia Ride Captain